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Caribbean-Latin America
Hugo Chavez in hospital 'for kidney failure'
2011-09-29
[Telegraph UK] The leftist, staunchly anti-US stalwart Chavez went into the Military Hospital in Caracas on Tuesday morning, the report on the newspaper's website said, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the case.

"He was in fairly serious overall condition," a source told the Miami-based Spanish-language daily. "When he arrived, he was in quite serious shape and that is why he was brought in for emergency care."

Venezuela's Information Minister Andres Izarra appeared to deny the report in a posting on the micro-blogging website Twitter.

"Those who should be admitted are the journalists of the Nuevo Herald, except into a madhouse (instead of a hospital)," Izarra tweeted, without providing further details.

On Sunday, Chavez sought to assure Venezuelans he was healthy, telling them that cancer-fighting chemotherapy treatment has not left him with any debilitating side effects.
Posted by:Fred

#14  Pray for sepsis.
Posted by: gromky   2011-09-29 23:36  

#13  JM I guess that Doctor is a nephrologist. He said that if its chemo the kidneys can recover possibly.
Posted by: Dale   2011-09-29 23:11  

#12  See also NEWSMAX > DOCTOR: DIALYSIS EXPLAINS HUGO CHAVEZ'S HEALTH SWINGS, espec under a possible scenario that cancer could had spread to his kidneys.

Or not?
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2011-09-29 22:13  

#11  I think Fred is saving the bloody red headed vulture for when Chavez kicks it. Bon appetit!
Posted by: Eohippus Phater7165   2011-09-29 20:08  

#10  I'd prefer Mira Sorvino.
Posted by: Skidmark   2011-09-29 20:04  

#9  #8 I'd prefer a meaner hungrier-looking vulture
Posted by: European Conservative 2011-09-29 18:30


fify.....
Posted by: Uncle Phester   2011-09-29 19:29  

#8  I'd prefer a meaner looking vulture
Posted by: European Conservative   2011-09-29 18:30  

#7  Anonoymoose Hello. I forget your vast knowledge in the Medical field as well as the fringe elements. The ""psychic surgeon" specialist" hit the mark.
I actually didn't forget to be truthful. I just didn't remember.
Posted by: Dale   2011-09-29 17:55  

#6  Dale: I think the shaman would send him to a "psychic surgeon" specialist, then get out of the country before Chavez pegged, figuring that as soon as Chavez cacks it, anyone involved with his health care are going to be tried as CIA agents.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2011-09-29 15:18  

#5  Just as bad as kidney failure, he may have aplastic anemia, which means his bone marrow is no longer producing, or not producing enough of the three blood cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Untreated aplastic anemia is an illness that leads to rapid death, typically within six months.

If it is a more serious form, treatment would involve a bone marrow transplant, after strongly inhibiting the immune system. Probably not something to do if you have bad kidneys.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2011-09-29 15:15  

#4  P2K definitely wins the 'snark of the day' award!
Posted by: Steve White   2011-09-29 12:55  

#3  Dale, more likely side effects of the chemo. They gave him something that nailed his kidneys. It happens...
Posted by: Steve White   2011-09-29 12:54  

#2  I'm surprised he hasn't nationalized some 'rich' fellow's kidney then to become another organ of the state.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2011-09-29 12:11  

#1  I have noticed his bloating for some time now. When he was on the balcony with his aid the last time. Should he go on dialysis he will be severely impaired. Most likely more stomach bloating. Then I'd bet diabetic either now or will be. Even for normally active people dialysis is a terrible drain on energy levels. He will still run for office if he is alive. Even from a wheelchair. I still believe he is a poor patient. Determined to eat or drink what he wants. Time to call in the shaman if they are brave enough.
Posted by: Dale   2011-09-29 12:01  

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