Police Download ReportPinochet Has Heart Attack
From The Guardian:
Augusto Pinochet, Chile’s former dictator, was in a stable but serious condition last night after being rushed into surgery following a heart attack. General Pinochet, 91, had bypass surgery and was given the last rites as doctors considered further surgery. “He is stable, but of course serious,” said Juan Ignacio Vergara at the hospital of the Chilean armed forces.Dr Vergara said that Gen Pinochet had arrived at 2am yesterday, local time, after complaining of breathing problems and severe stomach pain. At one point, further surgery looked necessary, but doctors were trying to avoid this because of the risk.
The former dictator, who celebrated his birithday last week, has multiple health problems including diabetes and has had a series of strokes.
