Former U.S. vice president Dick Cheney. who is recovering from a heart transplant, has developed a reputation as being tough as nails. Unfortunately, after more than a dozen cardiac incidents in the past 30 years, the same cannot be said for his heart. But thanks to top-notch medical care, Cheney has been able to continue his work as a politician, executive, and family man. Here, a look at the health scares that have plagued VP Cheney, how he's recovered, and what might still lie ahead.
