The campaign for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Wednesday that the 78-year-old
Democratic presidential candidate experienced chest discomfort during an event Tuesday, and medical tests revealed "blockage in one artery." Sanders subsequently had two stents inserted.The statement said the senator is "conversing and in good spirits," but that his events and appearances will be canceled "until further notice."
The campaign is also canceling an Iowa television advertisement, The
New York Times reports.
While speculations about how this could affect Sanders' campaign and the Democratic primary as a whole are sure to roll in, the priority right now is Sanders' health, and his fellow candidates are already wishing him the best.
Update: The Sanders campaign has reportedly clarified they are postponing, not canceling the Iowa ad, HuffPost reports.