Leader discharged from hospital at 10:35, according to reports.
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André Ventura, the guts-of-steel leader of Portugal's far-right party Chega, is feeling a whole lot better after a stint in the hospital.
In his usual brash style, Ventura told the media as he walked out of the healthcare unit, "I feel freakin' great!"
Speaking about the diagnosis, he said it seemed to point towards an esophageal spasm, a rather jagged episode of muscle spasming in the esophagus. He added, "We conducted a battery of tests that eased our minds about the heart stuff. The docs and the hospital told me to pop some pills and take it easy."
Ventura shared a hospital selfie on social media just before leaving, captioning it, "Exams over, heading home." He was accompanied by his personal security detail and his wife as he exited the Hospital de São Bernardo.
The dramatic incident started during a rally in Odemira, where Ventura started feeling under the weather. After an initial check-up at the local health center, he was moved to the Hospital do Litoral Alentejano, and then transferred to Setúbal for a catheterization. This wasn't his first brush with health issues; he had spent a night in observation at the Hospital de Faro due to similar symptoms just a few days prior.
After today's health scare, Chega announced that Ventura won't be part of the final day of the campaign for the Sunday legislative elections. Instead, he'll be catching some R&R at home as soon as he's discharged.
In his absence, other Chega leaders like Pedro Pinto, the parliamentary leader and head of the Faro list, will take the stage for the last day of the campaign. They've scheduled visits to the Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal and a Chiado rally.
In case you're new to the whole Ventura saga, he's been dealing with some rough stomach and chest pain that landed him in the hospital twice[1][2]. The latest diagnosis points towards an esophageal spasm with sharp characteristics. The tests conducted have provided some reassurance about his heart health[2][3]. Ventura has been advised to rest and take medication, with further analyses planned for later[2].
[News updated at 23:24]
[1] Related Article: Chega's Leader André Ventura Suffers Health Scare During Rally
[2] Related Article: Breaking: Ventura Hospitalized Due to Gastrointestinal and Chest Pain: Updates
[3] Additional Reading: Chega's Leader Ventura's Health: A Look at Esophageal Spasms and Their Causes and Treatments
- Question arises about André Ventura's recovery plans as he focuses on mental health, taking a break from politics and general news following his hospitalization due to an esophageal spasm.
- As the science community delves into understanding esophageal spasms, fitness and exercise enthusiasts might find insights into managing these conditions beneficial for overall health-and-wellness.
- Meanwhile, in the political landscape of Portugal, the far-right party Chega continues its legislative campaign without leader André Ventura, with key party members like Pedro Pinto taking the lead during the final day of rallies.
