Hillary Clinton visits husband Bill, 75, in the ICU as he battles sepsis

Hillary Clinton was pictured visiting her husband, Bill Clinton, in a California ICU unit as the former President battles sepsis caused by a urinary tract infection. The 75-year-old, who had a quadruple heart bypass in 2004, is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit of UCI Medical Center in Orange County, where he has been since Tuesday, having reported feeling fatigued during his visit to the state. He developed a urinary tract infection that became a condition known as urosepsis, his doctors told CNN.

A spokesman for the Democrat commander-in-chief said last night he is ‘on the mend’ having been admitted for treatment for a non-Covid issue. He has been talking to staff and family, and walking around, it was reported. He is believed to still be in the ICU for privacy and safety, not because he needs intensive care. Pictured: Hillary Clinton leaves Friday morning after visiting Bill.

A somber-looking Hillary, who was in California with her husband for his appearance at an event in relation to his foundation, was pictured flanked by security officers as she entered the unit last night before being driven away in the back of a car. She reportedly represented them both at the previously scheduled event before visiting the medical center. Pictured: Clinton leaves the hospital on Friday morning with Huma Abedin.

A spokesman for Bill Clinton first said he was admitted to University of California Irvine’s medical center to get treatment for a non-COVID issue. ‘On Tuesday evening, President Clinton was admitted to UCI Medical Center to receive treatment for a non-COVID-related infection,’ said his spokesperson, Angel Ureña, in a statement. ‘He is on the mend, thankful to the doctors, nurses and staff providing him with excellent care.’

CNN reported that a urinary tract infection had spread to Clinton’s bloodstream, but that he is now in good spirits after two days of treatment, is talking to family and staff, and has been up and walking around. 

The news channel’s medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, said Clinton had reported feeling fatigued during a visit to California on Tuesday and went to the hospital for testing that ruled out Covid-19 and heart-related problems. He was in California for an event in relation to his foundation, The New York Times said. Pictured: Hillary Clinton’s car departs after she visited her husband.

In the years since Clinton left the White House in 2001, the former president has faced health scares. In 2004, at age 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass operation after doctors found signs of extensive heart disease. After his health scare, Clinton – who had a reputation for loving fatty foods – adopted a vegan diet. In 2010, he underwent stent surgery after complaining of heart pains.

Former first lady and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was with her husband in Southern California for their event, and was seen seen entering the hospital late on Thursday night and leaving hours later, flanked by a security detail and getting into a car. 

Clinton’s physicians, Dr. Alpesh Amin and Dr. Lisa Bardack, released a joint statement that says he was admitted with an ‘infection’ but has improved since receiving treatment. ‘President Clinton was taken to UC Irvine Medical Center and diagnosed with an infection. He was admitted to the hospital for close monitoring and administered IV antibiotics and fluids,’ Amin and Bardack said. ‘He remains at the hospital for continuous monitoring. After two days of treatment, his white blood cell count is trending down and he is responding to antibiotics well.’ They concluded: ‘The California-based medical team has been in constant communication with the President’s New York-based medical team, including his cardiologist. We hope to have him go home soon.’ Pictured: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton leaves Radio City Music Hall on August 05, 2021, in New York City.

Well-wishers sent the former president messages of support. Conservative activist Jack Posobiec wrote, ‘Thoughts and prayers for Bill Clinton’ on Twitter early Friday morning. Pictured: A sombre-looking Hillary.

Meghan McCain tweeted: ‘Wishing President @BillClinton a speedy recovery and all the best wishes. Also sending strength and support to @HillaryClinton and @ChelseaClinton during this time.’ Amy Kremer, co-founder of Women for Trump, tweeted: ‘Praying for a full recovery.’

Clinton could be released from the hospital as early as Friday and remain on a regiment of oral antibiotics for however long is necessary. 

Gupta said he was told the charismatic former governor of Arkansas was joking around with hospital staff as of Thursday. He added that Clinton is ‘mobile’ and can get himself up and around. Pictured: A police officer stands at an entrance of the University of California Irvine Douglas Hospital on Thursday night.

Sepsis is a blood condition caused when the body releases chemicals to fight an infection. It’s treatable when caught early but could be life-threatening if not. Pictured: The exterior of the University of California Irvine Douglas Hospital on Thursday evening, where Bill Clinton was recovering.