Washington, 24 mar ( EFE).-the American former Dick Cheney received a heart transplant and he is recovering from surgery in a hospital in the State of Virginia, according to a statement released by his Office today.
“Although the former and his family do not know the identity of the donor, will be always grateful for this gift”, explains the release.
Cheney also expressed its appreciation to medical professionals Inova Fairfax and the hospital of the George Washington University for his “continuing care”.
Who was Vice President under George w. Bush (2001-2009) mandate has suffered several attacks to the heart in the past and lived with a heart pump from surgery which was submitted in July 2010.
Was on the waiting list to receive a heart transplant during more than 20 months.
Last year saw the light the latest book by Cheney, “In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir” (“in my times: personal and political memories”), which has its relationship with Bush and other members of the Government, at the time that defends controversial measures, such as the simulated asphyxia to interrogate terrorism suspects.
, Keeps the defiant tone that characterizes it and does not show remorse on many of the most controversial decisions that were taken during the Government of President Bush, who says he was an “extraordinary leader”.
The book also reveals that Cheney Yes advised Bush joked a “suspicious” nuclear reactor at Syria in June 2007 and expressed regret that the President chose through diplomatic channels.
Dick Cheney, Vice President under the leadership of George w. Bush (2001-2009), has suffered several attacks to the heart in the past and lived with a heart pump from surgery which was submitted in July 2010. EFE/file
