Dog the Bounty Hunter's health has been a concern for his fans, and in recent years, he's been open about his struggles with health issues. He's been diagnosed with heart conditions, including a heart attack in 2021.
Dog's heart condition is a result of his high-stress lifestyle, which includes his bounty hunting work and his reality TV show. This stress can cause damage to the heart over time.
Dog has also been open about his struggles with COVID-19, which he contracted in 2021. He was hospitalized for several days due to complications from the virus.
Despite his health issues, Dog remains optimistic and continues to work on his health and well-being.
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Dog the Bounty Hunter's Health Issues
Dog was initially thought to have suffered a heart attack, but it was later revealed that the scary episode was stress and blood pressure-related.
Doctors discovered a blood clot in his lungs, which is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, often caused by blood clots that travel from the legs.
A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening because the clots block blood flow to the lungs, and symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and a cough that may produce blood.
Dog was hospitalized for chest pains, which led to speculation that he could have suffered a heart attack or needed surgery.
Dog himself attributed the episode to a "broken heart" after the death of his wife Beth, which is a condition where a person experiences symptoms similar to a heart attack due to physical or emotional stress.
The Cleveland Clinic defines broken heart syndrome as a group of symptoms similar to those of a heart attack, occurring in response to a physical or emotional stress.
Dog has been open about his grief since Beth's passing, stating that he made a deal with her to never take her name off his chest and never get married again.
Dog's doctors prescribed him blood thinners to treat the blood clot in his lung, which is a common treatment for pulmonary embolism.
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Dog's Health Update
Dog, the Bounty Hunter, was initially suspected to have suffered a heart attack, but it was later revealed that the cause of his chest pain was stress and blood pressure-related.
He was released from the hospital on September 16 and is currently recovering at home.
This scare may have been a wake-up call for Dog to prioritize his health and manage his stress levels better.
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