Gus Dur hospitalized

Gus Dur hospitalized

JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid was
rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early on Friday
morning due to blood pressure fluctuations.

According to Gus Dur's spokesman Adhi Massardi, the former
president was admitted to the hospital after his blood pressure
reached fluctuated between 105 and 170. Normal blood pressure
ranges between 70 and 120.

Adhi blamed exhaustion for the blood pressure fluctuations.
Before he fell ill, Gus Dur had been on a trip out of town. He
had also been busy meeting politicians on Thursday.

As of last night, Gus Dur was still being treated in the
Soepardjo Rustam Pavillion at the hospital.

"He is recovering, and we hope that he will be allowed to
return home on Saturday," said Adhi last night. --detik.com