Sourav Ganguly suffers mild heart attack, hospitalised in Kolkata

Ganguly, 48, is stable and doctors at the private Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly suffered a mild heart attack on Saturday. He was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata and underwent primary angioplasty surgery. Sources in the hospital said that the former India skipper was out of danger and under observation at the Critical Care Unit (CCU) of the hospital.

“He (Ganguly) has three blockages in his artery. Primary angioplasty was conducted and a stent was inserted. We are yet to decide how many stents will finally be required,” said Dr. Saroj Mondal, a doctor of the Woodland Hospital where Ganguly was admitted.

He said that Ganguly (48) was out of danger and all his vital parametres were stable following surgery. The doctors said that Ganguly would be required to stay in hospital for at least the next 48 hours.

They also said that as of now they were not thinking of conducting bypass surgery. A team of five doctors had been set up to for his treatment. They said that Ganguly’s family had a history of Ischemic Heart Disease which results into chest pain and discomfort when a part of the body did not receive enough blood flow.

Doctors said that in the morning, Ganguly suddenly felt chest pain and when he was at the gym and suddenly suffered a blackout. He was then rushed to hospital. His wife Dona and elder brother Snehasish were at the hospital.

“He (Ganguly) is stable haemodycally. He has received loading doses of dual anti-platelets and statin...” stated a bulletin issued by the hospital.

Wishes poured in for the former India skipper fondly called “Dada” (elder brother) by his fans.

“Wishing the former Indian skipper a speedy recovery West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted that he suffered from a “mild cardiac arrest.”

“Sad to hear that @SGanguly99 suffered a mild cardiac arrest and has been admitted to hospital. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!” tweeted Mamata. She went to the hospital and met Ganguly later in the day. Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar also met him at the hospital.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also inquired about his health, hospital sources said.

The cricket fraternity was no exception. “Just got to know about your ailment Sourav. Hope each passing day brings you closer to a full and speedy recovery! Get well soon,” tweeted Sachin Tendulkar.

“Praying for your speedy recovery. Get well soon Folded hands @SGanguly99” tweeted India skipper Virat Kohli.