Bernie Sanders experienced chest discomfort during a campaign event on Tuesday and had two stents inserted to address a blockage in an artery, his campaign announced.
“Sen. Sanders is conversing and in good spirits. He will be resting up over the next few days,” senior adviser Jeff Weaver said in a statement. “We are canceling his events and appearances until further notice, and we will continue to provide appropriate updates.”
At 78, Sanders is the oldest candidate in the Democratic field. But the senator projects vigor belying his age on the trail, and has not been faced with questions regarding stamina and mental acuity that have plagued former Vice President Joe Biden, who is two years younger.
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