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| Cheney in hospital 'over weekend' | |
| (about 17 hours later) | |
| The former vice-president suffered his last heart attack in February 2010 | The former vice-president suffered his last heart attack in February 2010 |
| Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney is expected to remain in hospital over the weekend for tests after falling ill. | |
| He was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Friday after feeling unwell, spokesperson Peter Long said. | |
| The 69-year-old Republican politician has suffered five heart attacks in the past 32 years. | The 69-year-old Republican politician has suffered five heart attacks in the past 32 years. |
| It is not clear if Mr Cheney's visit is related to his previous heart troubles. | |
| Mr Cheney felt ill and visited his doctor at the hospital, who then advised him to stay for further tests, according to a statement from his office issued late on Friday. | |
| No further details have been released. | |
| The former vice-president, who has had numerous health scares, suffered his last heart attack in February 2010. | |
| He was fitted with a pacemaker in 2001. | |
| Mr Cheney was vice-president under George W Bush. | Mr Cheney was vice-president under George W Bush. |