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Bernie Sanders Has Heart Procedure; Campaign Events Cancelled 'Until Further Notice'

WASHINGTON (CBS NEWS) -- Leading Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is recovering after doctors found a blockage in one artery and inserted two stents. Sanders is canceling his campaign events until further notice, according to his senior adviser Jeff Weaver.

"During a campaign event yesterday evening, Sen. Sanders experienced some chest discomfort," Weaver said in a statement. "Following medical evaluation and testing he was found to have a blockage in one artery and two stents were successfully inserted. Sen. Sanders is conversing and in good spirits. He will be resting up over the next few days. We are canceling his events and appearances until further notice, and we will continue to provide appropriate updates."

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