Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev admitted to hospital, undergoes coronary angioplasty after complaining of chest pain
Former Indian skipper and legendary cricketer Kapil Dev underwent an emergency coronary angioplasty after complaining of chest pain, Fortis Escorts hospital said in a statement on Friday. The cricketer was rushed to the hospital after complaining of the pain and seems fine now.
Former Indian skipper and legendary cricketer Kapil Dev underwent an emergency coronary angioplasty after complaining of "chest pain", Fortis Escorts hospital said in a statement on Friday. The cricketer was rushed to the hospital after complaining of the pain and seems fine now.
As per the statement, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain went to the hospital's emergency department at 1:00 am on October 23rd "with a "complaint of chest pain". The statement further revealed that he was evaluated and "an emergency coronary Angioplasty was performed by Dr Atul Mathur, Director of Cardiology Department, in the middle of night.
The hospital said that Kapil Dev is in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but in a stable condition, now. He is expected to be discharged in a "couple of days".
"Former Indian Cricket captain Mr. Kapil Dev, Age 62 years, came to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (Okhla Road) emergency department at 1:00 am on 23rd October with a complaint of chest pain. He was evaluated and an emergency coronary Angioplasty was performed by Dr. Atul Mathur, Director of Cardiology Department, in the middle of night," read a statement from Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
"Currently, he is admitted in ICU and under close supervision of Dr. Atul Mathur and his team. Mr. Kapil Dev is stable now and he is expected to get discharged in couple of days," the statement added.
As soon as the news for Kapil Dev’s health came out, several sports personalities, including Indian skipper Virat Kohli, badminton star Saina Nehwal, former India opener Gautam Gambhir and well-renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle took to Twitter to wish him a speedy recovery.
"Wishing the big-hearted, mighty Kapil Dev a speedy recovery. So much more to do." Bhogle tweeted.
Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra urged his followers to pray for the quick recovery of legendary Indian cricketer who inspired an entire generation of young kids to take up the sport..
"Let's send a billion wishes and prayers to @therealkapildev. Get well soon, Paji," tweeted Aakash Chopra
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