East Bengal defender Anwar Ali on Tuesday, April 25, suffered a mild heart attack while on his way back home post training. The 32-year-old central defender from Punjab, who also played for Mohun Bagan in the past, was soon rushed to the Medica Superspecialty Hospital, located on the EM Bypass in South Kolkata.
According to local reports, Anwar, who was returning home with his teammate Gurwinder Singh, has undergone an Angioplasty surgery at 3 pm IST.
Anwar is under the supervision of Dr Sunip Bandyopadhyay, who said the footballer had suffered a 'mild heart attack'. He is, however, stable now and out of danger.
"He was admitted with discomfort and uneasiness. The ECG and angiogram report showed no major blockages. He's is doing okay and stable now," PTI quoted Bandyopadhyay, the cardiologist at the hospital, as saying. "He is young and age is on his side.
"He should be fit to play before the Federation Cup. We are awaiting some other blood reports to see when he can be discharged," the doctor added.
Meanwhile, wishes have poured in for Anwar's speedy recovery:
ড. সুনীপ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়ের অধীনে আছেন আনোয়ার। প্রাথমিক পরীক্ষায় ধরা পড়েছে, ‘মাইল্ড হার্ট অ্যাটাক’। #EastBengal #KEB #ILeague pic.twitter.com/eUHv2ZfKit
— East Bengal Club (@EBRPFC) April 25, 2017
Praying for East Bengal defender Anwar Ali's speedy recovery. He became ill just after practice. Angioplasty operation is going on now.
— rupayan bhattacharya (@rupayanb) April 25, 2017
Get well soon Anwar. Our prayers are with you. https://t.co/HMR74BvWRH
— Mohun Bagan A.C. (@MohunBagan) April 25, 2017
Shocking. Excellent Center Back, played for all the major clubs with distinction. At one time he and Gouramangi were rock solid for India https://t.co/UUCfFg3WhV
— Rana Basu (@rbeekol) April 25, 2017
#KEB defender Anwar Ali suffered heart-attack after today's practice and he is currently under treatment. We wish him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/L44ZcAWjAl
— KF East Bengal (@eastbengalfc) April 25, 2017
