Obaidul Quader's heart functioning normally

Secretariat Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader’s health has improved further during treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.

Prof Abu Naser Rizvi of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, who accompanied Quader to Singapore, on Thursday noon said, “Obaidul Quader’s heart is now functioning normally without IOBP machine and life support”.

The Awami League general secretary was diagnosed with a combination of kidney and blood-related ailments which have been brought under control, said Prof Abu Naser Rizvi.

On Sunday, Quader was rushed to the BSMMU in a critical condition by his wife Ishratunnesa Quader after he fell ill in the early hours of the morning.

He was found to have three arterial blocks, one of which was removed by stenting, according to BSMMU Cardiology Department Prof Syed Ali Ahsan.

Quader was flown to the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore in an air ambulance on Monday once he was stable enough to travel.

A medical panel led by cardiologist Dr Philip Koh was formed after the minister reached Mount Elizabeth Hospital.


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