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Mr Lee Kuan Yew Admitted to SGH (Feb 2013)

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16 February 2013

Mr Lee Kuan Yew was admitted to Singapore General Hospital on 15 February 2013 after experiencing a suspected Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) associated with a prolonged episode of atrial fibrillation (i.e. irregular heartbeat).

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Mr Lee Kuan Yew was admitted to Singapore General Hospital yesterday after experiencing a suspected Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) associated with a prolonged episode of atrial fibrillation (i.e. irregular heartbeat). He has recovered but will remain warded for a few days for the doctors to adjust his medications and for observation.

[A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) is when blood flow to a part of the brain stops for a brief period of time. A person will have stroke-like symptoms which clear in less than 24 hours.]

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PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

16 FEBRUARY 2013

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