Sunil Grover discharged from hospital after 4 surgeries and testing positive for COVID-19

Popular actor Sunil Grover had come to emergency department of Asian Heart Institute, BKC  on 8-1-2022 complaining of chest pain. Upon being investigated, he was diagnosed  to have a very minor heart episode  (NSTEMI) as heart enzyme (teoponin T) level was elevated. Incidentally, he was also found to be a symptomatic Covid positive patient. 

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. It showed blockages in all 3 major heart ( coronary ) arteries with 100% block in 2 arteries and 70-90% block in third artery. His heart function was normal and fortunately, there was no damage to heart muscle. 

He then consulted Dr Ramakanta Panda world's leading cardiac surgeon and head of Asian Heart Institute ,who in view of 100% block in two arteries , suggested bypass surgery.

Grover underwent 4 bypass surgeries using both internal mammary arteries from inside his chest. He had a very uneventful postoperative recovery and was discharged  on 3rd February, 7 days after surgery. He has recovered well, was  walking around and doing his day today activities. Dr Panda said,

"Since he 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 with proper care which should include proper diet, exercise , yoga and medicine. He is a positive person with a bright outlook to life."

We wish Grover a speedy reocvery!