Jeremy Clarkson has heart surgery after 'calling doctors when Alex Salmond died'

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Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he underwent a heart procedure after a “sudden deterioration” in his health.The former Top Gear presenter said a swim on holiday appeared to cause him difficulties using stairs, with symptoms worsening when he returned to the UK.The Clarkson’s Farm star said he felt “clammy”, a “tightness in my chest” and “pins and needles in my left arm”.The 64-year-old went to see his doctor after hearing about former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond’s sudden death last weekend.He ended up going to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital via ambulance, but tests including an electrocardiogram (ECG) ruled out a heart attack.Clarkson said doctors believed he was potentially “days away” from becoming very ill.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. “It seems that of the arteries feeding my heart with nourishing blood, one was completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way,” he told The Sunday Times.He had a stent fitted within two hours.