The former president was hospitalized in New York because of a problem with his heart, according to multiple reports. Clinton, who is 63, had major heart surgery in 2004. He is believed to have received a stent Thursday.

Update: AP reports that Clinton received two stents.

Sources: ABC News, NBC News

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