Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago
Source: NBC News
April 17, 2024, 9:16 PM EDT
WASHINGTON — Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J. remains hospitalized following a "cardiac episode" early this month stemming from complications tied to his diabetes, his office said in a statement Wednesday. The update comes more than a week after Payne's office referred to "his improvement," a "good" prognosis and the expectation of a "full recovery."
“Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. suffered a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes last week,” his office said in a statement Wednesday. “Today, he is in stable condition at a local hospital and continues to be under doctor’s care. While we hope for a full recovery, we ask everyone to keep him in your prayers.”
The new statement also follows a New Jersey Globe report that said Payne remains unconscious. Asked about the report, a spokesperson for Payne directed NBC News to the office's recent statement.
The latest characterization paints a starker image of the severity of Payne's condition than the first statement put out on April 9, days after the incident. "Currently, he is recovering in the hospital as doctors conduct routine exams to monitor and observe his improvement," the earlier statement said. "The Congressman’s prognosis is good and he is expected to make a full recovery.”
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