Whittington Back in ICU (FNC Reporting Minor Heart Attack)

WJIM-AM | February 14, 2006 | be-baw

[be-baw]

I just heard from a local radio reporter (during Rush newsbreak at approximately 1:00 p.m) that Whittington "may have taken a turn for the worse," and was put back into intensive care.

[lugsoul]

Guess it is a good thing that doc who supposedly saw him first didn't just send him on home, like he says he wanted.

[Skywarner]

IF he took a "turn for the worse," it likely has more to do with his being 78 years old than having been peppered with bird shot (based upon the doctor's report).

[Democratshavenobrains]

If he dies in the next 20 years, the morons in the media will blame it directly on Cheney.

[MineralMan]

Man, I hope he doesn't die. The press would have a field day. Even if it wasn't due to the shotgun pellets, it would be a circus.

[b4its2late]

Hate to say it, but he'll probably catch some kind of bacteria infection from simply being in the hospital. And who knows where it'll go from there........

[Palladin]

Got a second source on that?

[eyespysomething]

It may become more serious, lol.

[John W]

No kidding.A little over 48 hours ago,I didn't know this guy from Adam.Now, I'm thinking we need to get him the best doctors in the world and surround him with protection just in case.Jeez.

[be-baw]

Got a second source on that?

Nope. I just checked "1st Headlines". Nothing there...

[Skywarner]

"Man, I hope he doesn't die. The press would have a field day. Even if it wasn't due to the shotgun pellets, it would be a circus."

I work with a lib, and even she admits that the press - especially the narcistic White House press corp gaggle of wackos - have gone off the deep end. She actually said to me yesterday, to paraphrase: "Enough about Cheney... What are we going to do about that guy in Iran?!?! He's nuts!!"

Hmmm, even some on the left are "getting it." :-)

[Mo1]

I'm not hearing anything on the TV

[jennyjenny]

Press conference on Fox now.

[ohioWfan]

Since we know the media lies through their teeth nearly 100% of the time, I'd wait to get verification of this story before believing it.

[sissyjane]

Please post what they are saying.

[Democratshavenobrains]

As soon as I heard how old this guy was, I knew something else bad would happen. 78 year olds who aren't professional hunters shouldn't be doing this stuff.

[STARWISE]

Minor heart attack .. prayers for him. May God grant him healing and recovery.

[Williams]

I heard this on the radio as well. Folks, don't fall into the nonsense that this gets "worse" for the VP. Th ewhole incident is interesting but not a significant national story. It is a common hunting accident.

[Momaw Nadon]

Why is my BS meter going off?

(With all due respect to a Class of '98 FReeper)

[Mr. Brightside]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1578321/posts

[Blood of Tyrants]

To be put in ICU in the first place indicates that the wounds were somewhat more serious than being peppered.

[krunkygirl]

Most unfortunate turn of events.

[ohioWfan]

Fox News presser verifying this.

[TheCrusader]

"Man, I hope he doesn't die. The press would have a field day. Even if it wasn't due to the shotgun pellets, it would be a circus."

No reasonable person is going to hold this tragic accident against Dick Chaney if Whittington dies. All the usual cockroaches will crawl out of their dank crevices to pounce on Cheney, like the anti-gun lobby, the heartless, gutless liberals and the like. But most Americans will be turned off by their crass, opportunistic scavenging on the bones of Mr. Whittington.

[pollyannaish]

Press conference on Fox now. It's true, but I'm unclear on reason.

Sorry I can't post a summary. I'm in the middle of cooking for a 1 pm meeting!

[onyx]

Turn to FNC!

[twigs]

It shouldn't. Whittington has had a minor heart attack because the shot has moved and lodged in his heart.

[Palladin]

Docs picked up on an irregular heartbeat. Will keep him another week. May be totally unrelated to accident.

[eyespysomething]

Minor heart attack?

Probably the stress from all the press hounding him and his family.

[jennyjenny]

Per presser on Fox:

Currently in stable condition.

Piece of birdshot in heart caused minor heart attack.

Patient had no symptoms, but docs picked up on irregular heartbeat.

Doctor explaining more now.

[ohioWfan]

He is asymptomatic. Has birdshot in his heart. Will keep him in the hospital for a week.

Caused inflammatory changes has called heart irregularity.

[onyx]

Let's pray for this man NOW!

[Mo1]

FNC has News Conference is saying some of the brid shot moved into his heart and caused him to have a minor heart attack

Saying that he is saying that he feels fine and asked to go home .. having no pain

But doctors want to keep him in the hospital for another 7 days for observation

[Unkosified]

I heard the same thing during a break on the Laura Ing show a couple hours ago on ABC newstalk, but couldn't find a second source.

[MineralMan]

"No reasonable person is going to hold this tragic accident against Dick Chaney if Whittington dies."

I didn't mention reasonable people, though. Just the press.

[onyx]

He's 78 years old, so this is very scary.

[twigs]

And pray for the VP. This must be SO very difficult on him.

[ohioWfan]

Amen!

Not removing birdshot, taking a conservative approach, not exactly sure where it is.

Age is a factor.

[Carolinamom]

ONE birdshot has moved to his heart per doc on FOX.

[Palladin]

It is related. Bird shot found in his heart. Will treat conservatively, without surgery. Surg has too many risks for a 78 yr old.

[ohioWfan]

Birdshot is NOT in the chamber of the heart.

[MineralMan]

"FNC has News Conference is saying some of the brid shot moved into his heart and caused him to have a minor heart attack"

So, his current situation IS due to the shot. I predict much ugliness in the media.

[onyx]

Absoltely.... prayers for VP too.

"His heart looks like the heart of a MUCH younger man."

[ohioWfan]

Consulting with other cardiologists and WH team.

[DCPatriot]

My liberal, Clinton-loving girlfriend also has finally had enough with the craziness displayed by the Iranian leader and the rioting islamic mobs.

She actually said she could understand now why I think it's time to make Iran and Syria glow in the dark.

[onyx]

Bird shot is NOT in heart chamber.

[oceanview]

yes, but the problem is what happens over the next 20 days, not the next 20 years.

yes, this was an accident. but surely you aren't going to argue that if this fellow dies of a heart attack now, that the stress resulting from this accident had nothing to do with it.

[Mo1]

They are saying he has a very strong heart and in very good shape for his age

sounds like they want to keep him there for more observation

[SandRat]

What do you want to bet the left and the alphabetSpews is hoping for the worst so that criminal charges can be filed.