US EditionEx-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal shares first message after heart attack
- Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal, age 36, suffered a major heart attack during a domestic T20 match in Savar between his team Mohammedan and Shinepukur, part of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.
- Tamim, who was leading the Mohammedan team, reportedly complained of severe chest pain on Monday, leading to him being rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition where doctors discovered a blockage in one of his heart's arteries.
- He underwent an emergency procedure to implant stents and clear the blockage and was kept under observation at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, where director Abdul Wadud Chowdhury visited him on Tuesday and gave a positive, but cautious, diagnosis.
- Following the health crisis and surgery, Tamim regained consciousness, spoke to family members, and walked briefly at the hospital, with Mohammedan physiotherapist Enamul Haque reporting that his condition was stable and that he would likely be transferred to another medical facility soon; Enamul stated, "We had to go to hospital quickly to save his life, and luckily we did that."
- News of Tamim's heart attack, which occurred on Shakib Al Hasan's 38th birthday, prompted an outpouring of support from the cricketing world, including prayers and wishes from Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, with Shakib Al Hasan posting on social media asking for prayers for Tamim's recovery and return to the game, emphasizing Tamim's resilience: "You’ve faced tough opponents before and come out stronger, this will be no different.
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Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal shares first message after heart attack
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, recovering from a heart attack suffered yesterday, shared an emotional message on social media, expressing gratitude to his supporters and reflecting on the fragility of life. Tamim suffered a severe heart attack early in the morning while playing in a domestic match and was immediately rushed to the hospital. He underwent an emergency stenting procedure at KPJ Specialized Hospital in Savar and remains unde…
Ex-Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Begins Walking After Heart Attack But Doctor Warns...
Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's most successful opener and former skipper, has improved following his sudden heart attack while playing a domestic T20 match in Dhaka, doctors have confirmed. Tamim has undergone a successful angiogram surgery in order to address a blockage in one of the arteries of his heart. Following the surgery, Tamim has reportedly even begun walking. However, doctors have reportedly emphasized that the upcoming 48 to 72 hours are …
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