The chief physician of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has provided a significant update regarding the health of Tamim Iqbal following his heart attack.
The former captain of the Bangladesh team was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League when he experienced a heart attack on the field and was immediately taken to the hospital.
Tamim Iqbal has regained consciousness after undergoing a successful stent procedure, according to Debashis Chowdhury, a medical officer at the BCB.
“His vital signs are improving, and we are optimistic that his overall health will continue to improve over the next 24 hours.”
“The hospital has informed us that a stent has been placed in one of his arteries, while the other arteries remain healthy,” he shared.
Earlier, an official from KPJ Specialized Hospital in Savar mentioned that Tamim was brought to the hospital twice within a single day.
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“He fell ill between 9:00 and 9:30 AM at BKSP and was taken here for medical attention,” stated Dr. Rajib Hasan, the hospital’s media director.
According to Dr. Hasan, Tamim received initial treatment, felt better, and left the hospital. However, his condition worsened later, necessitating a return to the hospital for further treatment.
After his second arrival, the medical team performed an angioplasty and inserted a stent to address his heart issue.
“Tamim’s condition has improved. He experienced a heart attack, which required an angiogram, angioplasty, and stenting,” Dr. Hasan remarked.
“The procedure was successful, and the blockage in his artery has been completely resolved,” he said.
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