Sanders leaves hospital following heart attack

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Presidential candidate and Vermont senator Bernie Sanders was back in the public eye, after his doctors revealed late Friday that he had a heart attack earlier this week.

The campaign released this video of Sanders and his wife offering their gratitude.

(SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BERNIE SANDERS (AND HIS WIFE), SAYING:

"Hello everybody. We are in Las Vegas. I just got out of the hospital a few hours ago and I'm feeling so much better. I just want to thank all of you for the love and warm wishes that you sent to me. See you soon on the campaign trail.

"Thank you all so much it really made a difference."

Sanders, who is 78 years old and the oldest candidate in the race, was forced to abruptly cancel all campaign events on Tuesday after suffering chest pains.

He then underwent surgery to treat a blocked artery.

Sanders plans to be on the stage on October 15th for the fourth Democratic debate.