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Lourdes Melo hospitalized in Teresina after hemorrhagic stroke
Lourdes Melo, the 73-year-old candidate for the Governor of Piauí representing the Partido da Causa Operária (PCO), has been hospitalized in Teresina after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
According to her family and campaign staff, Melo is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Hospital São Marcos. She was initially treated at Hospital Itacor following a spike in blood pressure. Despite the severity of the event, her family reports that she remains lucid, conscious, and stable.
Melo, a retired teacher and long-time political activist, gained national attention in 2022 during a televised debate. Her campaign had already suspended scheduled activities on Friday due to health concerns prior to the formal announcement of her hospitalization.
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Hospital São Marcos · Lourdes Melo · Partido da Causa Operária · Piauí · Teresina
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The candidate's campaign schedule had been suspended prior to her hospitalization. oconvergente.com.br · www.areavip.com.br · interiordabahia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lourdes Melo was initially treated at Hospital Itacor before being transferred to Hospital São Marcos. nahoradanoticia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 73-year-old candidate suffered a hemorrhagic stroke (AVC). www.areavip.com.br · interiordabahia.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lourdes Melo is currently stable, lucid, and conscious. www.areavip.com.br · interiordabahia.com.br · nahoradanoticia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lourdes Melo stated via audio that she is being well cared for and expects to return to Teresina next week. nahoradanoticia.com.br