Sunil Grover discharged from hospital after undergoing heart surgery

Comedian-actor Sunil Grover has been discharged from hospital after undergoing four bypass surgeries. He suffered a heart attack earlier.

The 44-year-old was admitted to the Asian Heart Institute on January 8, complaining of chest pain. The actor was also found Covid-19 positive.

"Initially he was managed with medicine by Dr Santosh Dora, senior cardiologist and Dr Vijay D'Silva director, critical care and medical affairs, to stabilise him. Subsequently, 12 days later, he underwent a coronary angiogram by Dr Dora."

Also watch| Sunil Grover undergoes heart surgery at the Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai: reports

"It showed blockages in all three major heart ( coronary ) arteries with 100% block in two arteries and 70-90% block in third artery. His heart function was normal and fortunately, there was no damage to heart muscle," the statement issued by the hospital read.

The actor then consulted Dr Ramakanta Panda, head of Asian Heart Institute, who in view of 100 per cent block in two arteries, suggested bypass surgery.

Dr Panda, who treated the actor-comedian informed that Sunil has received all arterial grafts using internal mammary arteries his long term results should be good and will be able to lead a normal life in the long term under proper care.

The actor-comedian is a renowned personality in the Television industry. He has several projects lined up such as Bharat, Pataakha, Tandav and Sunflower, among others.