Bernie Sanders cancels campaign events after heart surgery

Bernie Sanders has undergone heart surgery on the presidential campaign trail, forcing him to cancel events and appearances “until further notice”.

On Wednesday the Vermont senator’s campaign team reported that he was “conversing and in good spirits” as he recovered from the procedure, which took place in Las Vegas.

During an event on Tuesday, the 78-year-old experienced “chest discomfort”, and a blockage was discovered in an artery, the campaign said.

A spokesman said: “Two stents were successfully inserted… He will be resting up over the next few days. We are cancelling his events and appearances until further notice, and we will continue to provide appropriate updates.”

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