Bill Clinton hospitalized in New York CityFormer president had heart surgery in September 2004
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Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized in New York City, according to a spokesman.
Early reports indicated that Clinton experienced chest pains and has received a stent. A stent is small mesh tube that is used to treat narrowed or weakened arteries. The seriousness of his condition is unknown at this point.
A hospital source said that Clinton called the head of cardiology at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital two days ago, saying that he was not feeling well. Clinton was originally scheduled to come in to the hospital Wdnesday but postponed the appointment until Thursday.
Clinton's wife, former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, had a scheduled meeting at the White House at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Clinton underwent heart surgery in 2004.
NBC's Robert Windrem contributed to this report.
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