Carney back in hospital

Submitted by markjohnson on April 6, 2009 - 11:25am.
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Becky CarneyRep. Becky Carney was readmitted to WakeMed this morning and is undergoing tests for a possible infection.

Doctors implanted a hybrid defibrilator/pacemaker last week after Carney collapsed Thursday near her office in the Legislative Building. She suffered arrhythmia, a disruption of the regular heart rhythm.

Rep. Bob England, a physician who came to her aid, said she was in full cardiac arrest. He used a portable defibrilator to help revive Carney.

Carney, 64, was released from the hospital Sunday. She is a Charlotte Democrat serving her fourth term.

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