Former US President, Bill Clinton, has been hospitalised in California after reportedly being struck down by sepsis.
He is however currently undergoing treatment in an Intensive Care Unit, ICU for sepsis caused by a urinary tract infection.
The former Commander-in-Chief fell ill on Tuesday when he was in southern California for a Clinton Foundation-related event.
His spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday evening that president Clinton was admitted to UCI Medical Center to receive treatment for a non-Covid-related infection.
The statement further noted that the 42nd US President is on the mend, in good spirits, and is incredibly thankful to the doctors, nurses, and staff providing him with excellent care.
According to a joint statement released by Dr Alpesh Amin, chair of medicine at UC Irvine Medical Center, and Dr Lisa Bardack, Clinton’s personal primary physician, said the former President was admitted to the ICU for close monitoring and administered IV antibiotics and fluids and he will remain at the hospital for continuous monitoring.
The doctors also said they are confident Clinton’s status is improving and he could be released as early as Friday.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton has been photographed visiting her husband, who was hospitalised in California on Tuesday.
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 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.
Sources: THE SUN UK & DAILY MAIL
