Published 18:56 IST, January 28th 2021

Angioplasty performed on Sourav Ganguly; condition 'fine' informs WB Governor

As per the doctors at the Apollo hospital, two stents will be implanted to clear blocks in one of Sourav Ganguly's coronary arteries.

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After being hospitalized for second time this month with complaints of 'chest pain,' BCCI President Sourav Ganguly underwent an angioplasty at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday. As per doctors at hospital, two stents will be implanted to clear blocks in one of his coronary arteries. "After diagsing his condition, we have decided to carry out angioplasty," a senior doctor told news ncy PTI.

This comes after 48-year-old former Indian Team captain was diagsed with three blocked coronary arteries at Woodlands Hospital where he was rushed earlier this month after suffering a mir heart attack. re he h a stent implanted in his right coronary artery.

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Sharing latest on Ganguly's health, West Bengal Goverr Jagdeep Dhankar revealed that as per doctors at hospital, condition of former left-handed batsman was 'fine'. He also hoped for Ganguly's speedy recovery. 

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Board of Control for Cricket President was first mitted to a hospital in Kolkata on January 2 after experiencing chest pain while working out in gym at his residence. After getting tests done, it came to light that Sourav Ganguly h suffered a mild cardiac issue.

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reafter, Kolkata hospital h set up a three-member board heed by Dr. Saroj Mondal who performed primary angioplasty on cricketer.  size of board grew in subsequent days, with prominent doctors from or cities and hospitals also joining, including heart specialists Dr. Ramakanta Panda and Dr. Devi Shetty. As per PTI, decision to conduct an angioplasty on Ganguly at Apollo Hospital was taken after ted cardiologist Devi Shetty went through his test reports. former skipper's vital parameters are reported to be stable, as per latest reports. 

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(With ncy Inputs) 

18:56 IST, January 28th 2021