Tamim Iqbal who had a heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League game on Monday has now undergone an angioplasty and is stable as per media reports. The Bangladesh skipper was leading in a Dhaka Premier League game when the unfortunate incident happened.
Tamim was leading the Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan in Savar, about 28 kms from the capital city of Dhaka.
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The doctors have now come up with a massive update on the former Bangladesh skipper's health. They said that he regained consciousness and spoke to a few of his family members after an operation on Monday. They further said that he will remain under observation for 48 hours in the coronary care unit (CCU) following his heart surgery.
"He was in good spirits during the toss. When he felt sick, he left the field and went to the hospital. The doctors there did not want to let him leave at the time, but Tamim left anyway" Montu Dutta, the BKSP chief cricket coach, told reporters in the afternoon.
Tamim returned to the ground to participate in the match. One of his family members had even arranged an ambulance for the former Bangladesh skipper in case of an emergency. As it turned out, Tamim could not move and thus could not participate in the game. His condition got worse to such an extent wherein the Mohammedan team physio had to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on him.
Tamim Iqbal Stable Post Angioplasty After Heart Attack
He was then rushed to the KPJ Hospital, where he arrived in critical condition as per the doctors. He was attended by Cardiologist Dr. Moniruzzaman Maruf who performed his surgery and brought him back to stability.
"He returned to us in a critical condition. We can call it a heart attack, and we subsequently did an angiogram and angioplasty to remove the blockage. The medical procedure has gone smoothly. He is currently under observation. The swift coordination between the medical staff at BKSP and the hospital ensured Tamim was treated quickly" said Dr Rajib Hasan, of the KPJ Hospital.
BCB's chief physician Dr Debashis Chowdhury also gave an update on Tamim's health where he confirmed that the former Bangladesh skipper has regained consciousness. All senior officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board including President Faruque Ahmed rushed to the hospital alongside chief executive Nizamuddin Ahmed and director Akram Khan to check on Tamim's well being.
"Tamim Iqbal has regained consciousness. His vital signs are improving so we also hope that his overall health will also get better in the next 24 hours. The hospital has briefed you that they have put a ring in one of his arteries. The other arteries are healthy" the BCB physician said.
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