Guwahati: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot underwent angioplasty at a government hospital here on Friday.
There was 90 percent blockage in one of his coronary arteries and one stent was placed successfully. He is absolutely fine, Dr Sudhir Bhandari, principal of the SMS medical college, told reporters.
The 70-year-old Congress leader had tested positive for coronavirus in April this year, and since then was facing post Covid effects.
Dr Bhandari said Gehlot had complained of heaviness in his chest and pain in neck following which an ECG was conducted and it was normal.
However, we monitored everything very closely and advised him to get a CT angiography done. He agreed and the procedure was done. Since there was 90 percent blockage, one stent was placed, Dr Bhandari said.
He said Gehlot expressed confidence and faith in the team and infrastructure of the SMS Hospital.
He is cheerful, Dr Bhandari said, adding that the chief minister has been advised complete rest for two-three days.
He said Gehlot was registered as a common citizen in the the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) and got the angioplasty done.
Earlier in the day, Gehlot had tweeted that he would undergo an angioplasty procedure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot a swift recovery and good health after he underwent angioplasty at a government hospital in Jaipur on Friday.
There was 90 percent blockage in one of his coronary arteries and one stent was placed successfully, Dr Sudhir Bhandari, principal of the SMS medical college, said in Jaipur.
Gehlot is absolutely fine, he added.
“Post Covid19, I was having health issues and since yesterday, I was having severe pain in my chest. Just got my CT Angiography done in SMS hospital and Angioplasty will be done,” he had said.
“I am happy that I am getting it done at SMS Hospital. I am fine and will be back soon. Your blessings and well wishes are with me,” he said.
