French president leaves hospital
Published:Monday | July 27, 2009 | 4:10 PM
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has left the Val-de-Grace military hospital in Paris, having spent the night there after collapsing while jogging, according to a report on www.news.bbc.co.uk.
Mr Sarkozy underwent a series of tests at the facility, but doctors found nothing untoward and said he would make full recovery, the Elysee Palace said.
The 54-year-old leader would now take a few days off to rest, it added. He was flown to hospital after suffering a \"minor\" nerve complaint in the park of the Palace of Versailles.
The president, said to be on a punishing new diet and exercise regime, had gone for a run in hot weather and collapsed, after 45 minutes of \"intense physical activity\".
A doctor who is with Mr Sarkozy at all times administered initial treatment and requested a helicopter to take him to hospital.
Mr Sarkozy had suffered vasovagal syncope, a nerve condition in which exhaustion and dehydration can lead to a loss of blood pressure.