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Yes the VP has had 4 hearts attacks from what I have read 2 of which most people would not even have thought they had had one. I suspect he is one of these people that are very in tune with their body and notice the slightest change or non normal ache or pain.

His main problem and the cause of the heart attacks is coronary artery disease hence why he had a quadruple bypass in the late 1980s and since has had stents.

He also does have pacemaker as a very slight irregular heart beat was diagnosed but it has been reported on every check up that this has never ever activated.

His schedule and his hunting activities would indicate to me that he condition is very stable and under control.

Regarding the clots from what I understand again as with the heart attacks in the past upon having some discomfort (this time some slight pain in the leg) and it was decided prudent to check it out.

It was confirmed that the clot was not in a vein/artery so the likelihood of it being connected with his medical history is very very slim and as has been stated many times is likely to be because of prolonged air travel in a sitting position. My guess also with his legs under a table reading.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Thanks for your reply. One wouldn't know just by looking at Cheney that he had four heart attacks and a quadruple bypass. He looks great :)

I was just curious about recognizing bloodclots, because my feet and lower legs are swollen. My right leg looks a little lumpy. I haven't had surgery or anything, but am checked out on a regular basis.

I wish Cheney would run for president. I'd vote for him in a minute, but also understand that maybe he'd like to retire.