Published 19:51 IST, January 27th 2021

BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly likely to undergo angioplasty tomorrow in Kolkata

The former India captain will undergo stenting under Dr Aftab Khan in the presence of Dr Saptarshi Basu at the Apollo Hospital in Kolkata.

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After being rushed to hospital on Wednesday on having complained of chest pains, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is likely to undergo angioplasty on Thursday for two revascularisations. former India captain will undergo stenting under Dr Aftab Khan in presence of Dr Saptarshi Basu at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata. Ganguly h previously undergone stenting on January 2 after he experienced chest pains. 

Earlier in day, hospital h issued a statement on Ganguly's health condition and assured that BCCI President was stable. hospital statement ded that re is change in his parameters since his last hospitalisation and his vital parameters are also stable. 

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former Indian skipper was mitted to Kolkata's Woodland hospital after complaining of chest pain on January 2 while he was at gym. After getting tests done, it came to light that southpaw was suffering from a cardiac issue, but his condition was stabilised. Kolkata hospital initially set up a three-member board heed by Dr Saroj Mondal who performed angioplasty. 

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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. y determined that re were three blocks, and while one was resolved, furr treatment would be required to resolve ors. However, it wasn't deemed immediate at that point and he was discharged.

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19:51 IST, January 27th 2021