Bill Clinton hospitalized with possible sepsis in California: Former president, 75, is in the ICU
Bill Clinton, 75, is in the ICU with ‘sepsis caused by urinary tract infection’: Former president is ‘on the mend’ and responding well to antibiotics after 2 days of treatment in California
Bill Clinton was admitted to a California hospital on Tuesday, his spokesperson said on Thursday eveningHe is ‘on the mend’, Angel Urena added, explaining the former president was admitted for non-COVID reasonHis doctors confirmed his admission was not connected to his heart trouble, which has sparked past concernIn 2004 he had a quadruple heart bypass, with arteries almost entirely blocked, and a stent inserted in 2010 That same year the former junk food lover became vegan and lost a significant amount of weight The Democratic commander-in-chief turned 75 years old this past August and was said to be in good spirits
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Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in California on Tuesday, his spokesperson announced on Thursday night.
CNN reported that he’s being treated in the Intensive Care Unit for a possible blood infection known as sepsis.
A spokesman for the Democrat commander-in-chief said he was admitted to University of California Irvine’s medical center to get treatment for a non-COVID issue.
‘On Tuesday evening, President Clinton was admitted to UCI Medical Center to receive treatment for a non-COVID-related infection,’ said his spokesperson, Angel Ureña, in a statement.
‘He is on the mend, thankful to the doctors, nurses and staff providing him with excellent care.’
CNN has reported that Clinton is in the ICU for privacy reasons rather than the state of his condition.
He was in California for work with his foundation, The New York Times said.
Former President Bill Clinton, pictured on June 24 on Seth Meyers’ show, was hospitalized on Tuesday in California, but is ‘on the mend’
Bill and Hillary Clinton are pictured on September 11 at the ceremony in New York City commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
A police officer stands at an entrance of the University of California Irvine Douglas Hospital on Thursday night
Officers are seen inside the lobby of the hospital in California, where Clinton is being treated
The exterior of the University of California Irvine Douglas Hospital on Thursday evening, where Bill Clinton was recovering from an infection
The Secret Service motorcade for the former president is pictured on Thursday night outside the hospital in Irvine, California
Clinton’s Secret Service detail are seen on Thursday awaiting him. Former presidents are guaranteed protection for life, but their adult children are not
The hospital sign is lit up on Thursday night, as Clinton remains in their ICU ward
One of Clinton’s most recent appearances was a videolink greeting to the Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS, held on September 17 in West Hollywood
The Clintons attended the 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York with the Obamas, Bidens, Michael Bloomberg and Nancy Pelosi
Hillary Clinton, pictured on October 11 leaving the set of Good Morning America in New York, is currently in California with her husband
Clinton’s physicians, Dr. Alpesh Amin and Dr. Lisa Bardack, released a joint statement that says he was admitted with an ‘infection’ but has improved since receiving treatment.
‘President Clinton was taken to UC Irvine Medical Center and diagnosed with an infection. He was admitted to the hospital for close monitoring and administered IV antibiotics and fluids,’ Amin and Bardack said.
‘He remains at the hospital for continuous monitoring.
‘After two days of treatment, his white blood cell count is trending down and he is responding to antibiotics well.’
They concluded: ‘The California-based medical team has been in constant communication with the President’s New York-based medical team, including his cardiologist.
‘We hope to have him go home soon.’
Hillary Clinton was also in California for the event but it’s unknown if she is currently at the hospital with her husband
Well-wishers sent the former president messages of support.
Meghan McCain tweeted: ‘Wishing President @BillClinton a speedy recovery and all the best wishes.
‘Also sending strength and support to @HillaryClinton and @ChelseaClinton during this time.’
Amy Kremer, co-founder of Women for Trump, tweeted: ‘Praying for a full recovery.’
The former president’s cardiac problems have been well-documented. He became a vegan in 2010 to improve his health and credited the meat- and dairy-free died with changing – and potentially saving – his life.
Doctors have ruled out heart issues, according to CNN, despite Clinton’s history – including an operation in 2004 and a stent placement in 2010.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo announced the breaking news at the top of his show.
The 75-year-old former world leader was feeling unwell and fatigued on Tuesday when he was in California for an event related to the Clinton Foundation, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta said after speaking with Clinton’s doctors and staff.
‘What they think is going on with the former president now is a blood infection. Sometimes known as sepsis,’ Gupta said on Thursday evening.
Clinton could be released from the hospital as early as Friday and remain on a regiment of oral antibiotics for however long is necessary.
He reportedly developed a urinary tract infection that became a condition known as urosepsis.
Gupta said he was told the charismatic former governor of Arkansas was joking around with hospital staff as of Thursday.
He added that Clinton is ‘mobile’ and can get himself up and around.
Former first lady and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was with her husband in Southern California for their event. It’s unclear if she’s at the hospital with him now.
Sepsis is a blood condition caused when the body releases chemicals to fight an infection. It’s treatable when caught early but could be life-threatening if not.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison wished Clinton well on Twitter.
‘Praying for a speedy recovery for President @BillClinton,’ Harrison wrote on Twitter.
DailyMail.com has reached out to the White House for comment.
Clinton’s name has been back in the headlines with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky’s thanks to FX’s American Crime Story: Impeachment.
The drama series chronicles their affair and boasts Lewinsky as a producer.
