Vice President Dick Cheney has a history of heart problems including episodes of irregular heartbeats. Cheney was treated for an irregular heartbeat in November of 2007. A campaign appearance was canceled after Cheney was found to have abnormal heart rhythm on October 15, 2008.San Jose Mercury News: Cheney experiences abnormal heart rhythm (October 15, 2008)The New York Times: Cheney Treated For An Irregular Heartbeat (November 26, 2007)
November 2007
Cheney was treated at George Washington University hospital on Monday, November 26, 2007, for an irregular heartbeat. Doctors said Cheney was suffering from atrial fibrillation because of the lingering effects from a common cold. He was treated with an electrical shock and his heartbeat returned to normal.The New York Times: Cheney Treated For An Irregular Heartbeat (November 26, 2007)
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October 2008 episode led to the cancellation of a campaign appearance
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Expected to undergo a procedure to restore normal heart rhythm on October 15, 2008San Jose Mercury News: Cheney experiences abnormal heart rhythm (October 15, 2008)
