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| By: Associated Press |
| Published: December 19, 2005 |
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Despite suffering a mild stroke, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon does not have any major health problems and will be released from the hospital on Tuesday, his doctors said Monday.
Sharon never lost consciousness and the stroke caused no damage to the prime minister, Dr. Tamir Ben-Hur said, adding that Sharon was competent to perform his activities as prime minister.
Sharon was admitted to Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital late Sunday after complaining of weakness. Doctors said he had suffered a mild stroke when a small blood clot briefly blocked the blood vessels feeding his brain. He had trouble speaking temporarily, but suffered no permanent damage, they said.
"The problem was very small, not neurological or cognitive problems. (It) was limited to speech," said Ben-Hur, who was Sharon's neurologist.
"He is now getting blood thinners. There are excellent chances for recovery," he said. "We want him to rest, and that is one of the reasons that he is staying until tomorrow ... once he is released, he won't get any rest," Ben-Hur said.
Doctors recommended that Sharon, who is extremely overweight, go on a diet. He is to return to the hospital in several weeks for more tests, the said. |
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