Three blockages detected in health minister’s heart, stent to be placed

One family member told the media that after the health minister was admitted to hospital with chest pain, an angiogram was performed. The examination detected three blockages in his heart. As part of subsequent treatment, he will undergo angioplasty and preparations are underway to place a stent.

Family sources further said that to increase people's trust in the country's healthcare system, the health minister himself expressed his desire to receive treatment at a hospital in the country. He is receiving treatment at Continental Hospital in the capital. His treatment is being supervised by cardiologist Professor Dr. N A M Momenuzzaman.

The hospital's communication officer Dr. Fazle Rabbi said the operation is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. He said, ‘The decision on exactly when the ring will be placed in the health minister's heart will be made in about an hour.’

Earlier, on last Saturday morning, when he felt chest pain, the health minister was quickly admitted to hospital. Later, a team of specialist doctors led by Professor Dr. N A M Momenuzzaman completed his angiogram. The family has sought prayers from the people of the country for the health minister's speedy recovery.