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Dick Cheney receives heart transplant
CBS News ^ | March 24, 2012 | Kevin Hechtkopf

Posted on 03/24/2012 4:12:47 PM PDT by Beaten Valve

Breaking News:

Former Vice President Dick Cheney received a heart transplant on Saturday, his office announced.

A statement from the former vice president's office said Cheney is now recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va., outside of Washington.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: bigtime; cheney; dickcheney; fairfaxcounty; hearttransplant; vicepresident
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To: TSgt

I read the story on the Yahoo home page. The comments show the true colors of the so-called tolerant left.


181 posted on 03/24/2012 6:20:49 PM PDT by Fu-fu2
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To: Beaten Valve

This should annoy the treason party to no end.


182 posted on 03/24/2012 6:21:38 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (When the smart do nothing the stupid take over)
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To: Fu-fu2

It’s that way in the comments section of this story everywhere. But, it always is on anything similar, the liberals out themselves and they’re very, very ugly.


183 posted on 03/24/2012 6:22:33 PM PDT by John W (Viva Cristo Rey!)
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To: TheConservativeParty

I adore that man so much, I always have. His health hasn’t been good for some time. The crap I’m reading on the lib sites is more than disgusting, but par for the course for the libs.

I still smile as I think of Cheney making that smarmy John Edwards look like a complete fool during the VP debate.


184 posted on 03/24/2012 6:23:12 PM PDT by swpa_mom
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Sending my prayers ~


185 posted on 03/24/2012 6:25:03 PM PDT by WestCoastGal (SL I believe hes a remarkable race-car driver, I think some people in the world have forgotten that)
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To: blueyon

Thank you blueyon...thank you for reminding us. This heart didn’t grow on a tree. Someone had to give it up.

Make that heart count, Mr. Cheney.

Make it count.


186 posted on 03/24/2012 6:25:08 PM PDT by rlmorel (A knife in the chest from a unapologetic liberal is preferable to a knife in the back from a RINO.)
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To: Toespi

Thanks for the information, what a wonderful story, the best to you and your husband for a long, productive life.


187 posted on 03/24/2012 6:25:16 PM PDT by Sammie42 (Will Rogers never met Obama)
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To: Brad's Gramma

God bless Dick Cheney. We are praying for him and for his family. He is a fine man, husband, father and grandfather. May he live a long and healthy life doing good things for our country.


188 posted on 03/24/2012 6:29:12 PM PDT by cubreporter (Happy New Year R ush and we look forward to 2012 with you and the EIB Microphone.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Like I commented a few years back. This is the kind of guy I would like to be on some wild mountain stream with, trout fishing.
And discussing things.
189 posted on 03/24/2012 6:29:30 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle
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To: redreno

You should have told her Dr. that he was too old to do the surgery and then you should have gotten her to a better Dr.

God bless Dick Cheney and his family.


190 posted on 03/24/2012 6:31:33 PM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG ... Prayers up for Cheney & family)
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To: Marine_Uncle

God bless this man, he has already given most of his life to his country. His recent book is amazing, a kind man, loving husband, father and grandfather. He deserves a life of ease now, he has certainly done his part.


191 posted on 03/24/2012 6:33:28 PM PDT by Sammie42 (Will Rogers never met Obama)
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To: Mr. K
Whats the prognosis for him?

I was curious about that too. A bit of google research turns up the following:

Even with an increased risk factor (such as VP Cheney's age), there's a 95% or higher chance of the surgery being initially successful. If the patient survives the first 30 days following a heart transplant, there's a 90% chance the patient will be alive at the end of the first year.

According to the American Heart Association (as of June, 2009), the one year survival rate for males was 88%. The three-year survival rate for males was 79.3%. The five-year survival rate for males was 73.1%. The longest heart transplant survivor was a 73-year-old American from Michigan who had lived 24 years after the surgery. Thus, in the best of circumstances, heart transplant life span can be as long as this, or in all likelihood, longer.

192 posted on 03/24/2012 6:37:11 PM PDT by lonevoice (Klepto Baracka Marxo, impeach we much.)
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To: Sammie42

I would have to second those sentiments. He is a fine American patriot as well.


193 posted on 03/24/2012 6:39:44 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle
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To: synbad600

There is a funny story behind that photo you posted...it involves frantic efforts by the publisher early on a Sunday morning as the magazine was being distributed for insertion into the Sunday papers for delivery to try to get them all back!


194 posted on 03/24/2012 6:39:59 PM PDT by rlmorel (A knife in the chest from a unapologetic liberal is preferable to a knife in the back from a RINO.)
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To: Mr. K

Not really too old, until Obama care kicks in then 56 will be too old. with no complications he could live 10-15 more years. Prayers up.


195 posted on 03/24/2012 6:40:12 PM PDT by JohnD9207 (Santorum...the only Conservative in the race.)
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To: workerbee

a very historic picture, indeed.

A dark day for America.


196 posted on 03/24/2012 6:40:41 PM PDT by digger48
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To: nickcarraway

one


197 posted on 03/24/2012 6:42:14 PM PDT by JohnD9207 (Santorum...the only Conservative in the race.)
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To: Beaten Valve

New Ticker, Tan, Rested, and Ready! Cheney 2012


198 posted on 03/24/2012 6:45:03 PM PDT by allen08gop (New Ticker, Tan, Rested, and Ready! Cheney 2012)
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To: Beaten Valve
Prayers up...
199 posted on 03/24/2012 6:45:16 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Beaten Valve

Godspeed.


200 posted on 03/24/2012 6:45:40 PM PDT by gopcharger
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