Published 12:03 IST, January 4th 2021
Sourav Ganguly health latest: 9 member medical board to decide treatment; currently stable
A nine-member medical board will meet on Monday to discuss the further course of treatment for BCCI President Sourav Ganguly who was hospitalised on Saturday
A nine-member medical board will meet on Monday to discuss the further course of treatment for BCCI President Sourav Ganguly who was hospitalised on Saturday after suffering a mild heart attack. Ganguly, currently under observation at Woodlands hospital in Kolkata after angioplasty, was rushed to the hospital after he complained of chest discomfort, heaviness of head and vomiting while engaging in cardio exersices. The hospital's medical bulletin informed that the 9-member medical board will meet on Monday and will hold consultations with Dada's family members to chalk out further treatment processes. The bulletin also said that the doctors are keeping "constant vigil" on his health situation and appropriate measures are being taken from time to time.
9-member medical board to chalk out Ganguly's future treatment
Dr Aftab Khan of Woodlands Hospital told reporters, "Sourav Ganguly has undergone angioplasty. He is stable now. He will be monitored for 24 hours." "He is completely conscious. There are two blockages in his heart for which he will be treated," he added. The doctor said, "As of now he is stable, we will have a meeting on Monday and then we will decide what needs to be done further, priority is to let him settle down after heart attack. He is risk-free and he is talking as well." The doctors diagnosed three blocked coronary arteries, and inserted a stent in to remove the blockage. "He will be requiring another angioplasty because of the triple vessel disease. But, that depends on how his condition is. He is, however, out of danger now," one of the doctors treating him had said on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Sunday morning to check up on his health, as per sources. The Prime Minister made a courtesy to the former India captain and also spoke to his wife Dona Ganguly. Prime Minister Modi also wished for Ganguly's speedy recovery. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankar had paid the former India captain a visit on Saturday to check up on his health. Several cricketers and cricketing board across the globe also wished for Ganguly's speedy recovery.
Updated 12:03 IST, January 4th 2021