The Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar was discharged from the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi (AIIMS) on Wednesday following he made the satisfactory recovery, according to the statement issued by the hospital.
Dhankhar, was admitted to AIIMS New Delhi on March 9, 2025.
The 73-year-old leader made satisfactory recovery and was discharged on March 12, 2025.
“He has been advised to take adequate rest for the next few days”, the statment further read.
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The 73-year-old leader was admitted to the hospital early Saturday morning around 2 am after experiencing chest pain and discomfort. Medical tests confirmed that he had suffered a heart attack.
Doctors at AIIMS identified a blockage in his arteries as the cause of the heart attack. To treat this, a stent and a mammogram were inserted into his chest on Sunday to clear the blockage. Hospital officials stated that he is currently under the care of a medical team led by Dr Rajiv Narang, Head of the Cardiology Department at AIIMS, and is expected to be discharged within two to three days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited AIIMS on Sunday to check on the Vice President’s health. In a post on his X handle, PM Modi wrote, “Visited AIIMS and inquired about the health of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery.”
Union Health Minister J P Nadda also visited AIIMS to assess Dhankhar’s condition. Hospital authorities confirmed that all heart-related tests have been completed, and he is now stable under continuous observation.
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Dhankhar underwent an angioplasty, a common procedure used to treat atherosclerosis caused by plaque buildup in the arteries. The procedure involves inserting a small balloon to widen the narrowed arteries and restore normal blood flow. Angioplasty is generally considered a safe and low-risk procedure compared to other heart surgeries.
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