"Sharon in Hospital After Mild Stroke"

[in_cog_ni_to]

Sharon in Hospital After Mild Stroke
By MARK LAVIE, Associated Press Writer
23 minutes ago

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a mild stroke Sunday, but his condition quickly improved and his doctor said he was expected to be released from the hospital after a few days. Sharon aides said he was lucid and in control of the government.

Sharon never lost consciousness, said Yuval Weiss, deputy director of Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital. The premier was expected to be released after undergoing tests.

"Initial checks showed he had a light stroke and during checks his condition improved. He was always conscious and didn't need any surgical intervention," Weiss said.

Sharon's personal physician, Bolek Goldman, said the prime minister, who is 77 and extremely overweight, would be hospitalized "for a few days," although Weiss said Sharon would be discharged "shortly."

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[roguevalley]

1. I wouldn't wish a stroke on my worst enemy. My dad, the best

storyteller in the world and an AVID reader hasn't been able to do either since 1987.

[rodeodance]

2. medically, it was a TIA--same as Harry Reid had (transient ischemia

attach_. Yet they can vary in severity. He will always be at risk for another minor or major stroke.

I am sorry to hear about your father.

[in_cog_ni_to]

3. I'm sorry about your dad. My mom had a stroke

5 years ago, but luckily it was mild and she wasn't badly affected. She had a droopy face for a while, but she has fully recovered. They can be life-changing, that's for sure.:(