Rick Ross Hospitalized After Cardiac Episode

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Machine has  taken over the functionality of the Heart and Lung of The popular Hip Hop artist Rick Ross after he suffered a cardiac episode.

TMZ confirmed that Rick is in a Miami area hospital getting treatment in the cardiac unit — a strong sign he might have suffered a heart attack which manifested itself as respiratory issues early Thursday morning.

Naija News gathered that Rick Ross was hospitalized after someone in his home reported him unconscious. He is reportedly on respiration, possibly for pneumonia.

He has been put on ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation by the doctors immediately he was rushed to the hospital. It’s a technique used to oxygenate his blood outside of his body, before it’s pumped back into his body.