Khaleda has two more blockages in heart

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has two more blockages and some other complications in her heart.

Khaleda's physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Sunday said three blockages were found inside the BNP chairperson’s heart through a coronary angiogram test on Saturday as per the advice of the medical board formed at Evercare Hospital for her treatment.

Zahid said Khaleda suffered a heart attack due to around a 95 percent blockage in her left side artery. “A stent has been placed there by removing the blockage.”

He said doctors are unwilling to make any comment on her current health condition until 72 hours are passed. “She has been now there at CCU under close observation of the doctors.”

About two other blockages, Zahid said doctors will take proper measures in this regard after observing her condition as he has chronic kidney and liver problems.

He said the medicines that are required to remove the two other blockages may further damage her kidneys.

Zahid, also a BNP vice chairman, said no family members and BNP leaders are being allowed to visit her now. He urged the country’s people to pray for speedy recovery of the BNP chairperson.

Earlier, Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital in the early hours of Saturday as she suddenly fell ill.

A ring (stent) was placed in the heart of Khaleda on Saturday afternoon, said party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.