Lt. Governor Dan Patrick hospitalized with chest pain, stent put into body

Saturday, August 17, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is doing well after having a stent put into a blood vessel, according to Press Secretary Alejandro Garcia.

Patrick started experiencing chest pain Thursday evening and went to the hospital.
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A final test revealed heart blockage, which led them to put the stent in his blood vessel.

Patrick has already been released from the hospital, according to Garcia.
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After this experience, Garcia said that Patrick wants everyone to focus on warning signs when it comes to your heart.
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