Nawaz Sharif to be admitted in hospital for cardiac procedure

LONDON: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be admitted to hospital soon for a heart procedure, it has been learnt.

A source at the Royal Brompton Hospital has told The News that cardiologists have told Nawaz Sharif that he must be admitted to the hospital for his heart procedure. The source said that Nawaz Sharif has been advised that it will be determined within a week whether he will need a heart operation, bypass, or insertion of stent.

The source said that for about two months, Nawaz Sharif has been in London for the management of his blood platelets, which remains unresolved and platelets remain unstable.

Two weeks ago, Dr Adnan Khan had said that doctors are going through the whole medical history of Nawaz Sharif and have recommended cardiac intervention for Nawaz Sharif. Last month, Professor Redwood had said that Nawaz Sharif should be admitted to the hospital for heart procedure. It is understood that the real cause of low platelet count of Nawaz Sharif is still not determined.

Last week, doctors at the Royal Brompton Hospital had told Nawaz Sharif that his cardiac PET scan is suggestive of ischemic myocardium and blood supply to heart is deficient which is a risk for a heart attack and the cause of his ongoing angina. Dr Adnan Khan was not available to comment about Nawaz Sharif’s possible admission but he issued statements on his Twitter account.

Dr Adnan Khan wrote: “Nawaz Sharif was scheduled for comprehensive cardiovascular review at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital, London by a Cardiac Interventionist. In previous weeks, he had Echocardiogram, Holter Analysis & radioisotope Rubidium Cardiac PET/CT scan. Former PM Nawaz Sharif’s non-invasive cardiovascular investigations are suggestive of significant severe coronary artery disease, extensive impaired perfusion & compromised heart function. There’s absolute need of an intervention, PCI, which will be of high risk in his case. Any invasive procedure, as coronary intervention, requires normal platelet count and stable coagulation profile. Mr. Sharif’s platelet count remains unstable & variable on optimal therapy. He would require to be stabilised first to opt for PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention).”