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Clinton Recuperating from Heart Bypass Surgery

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By Brenda Wilson

Published September 6, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

Former President Clinton is resting comfortably after successful coronary bypass surgery this morning, say officials at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Clinton was admitted to the hospital several days ago after complaining of chest pains. NPR's Brenda Wilson reports.

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Brenda Wilson is an award-winning correspondent and editor for NPR on national and international public health. She has developed a consistent body of work, examining the link between human behavior, social conditions, health and disease.

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