Former premier Nawaz Sharif underwent heart and kidney MRI for two hours at a private hospital in Gulberg area on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD(Pakistan Point News / NNI - 03rd April, 2019) : Former premier Nawaz Sharif underwent heart and kidney MRI for two hours at a private hospital in Gulberg area on Wednesday. He has been advised by doctors for medical tests due to lack of blood flow in his neck and brain.His personal physician Dr. Adnan accompanied him to the hospital.Meanwhile, Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former premier Nawaz Sharif, Wednesday apprised of her father's health condition in a series of tweets.
Maryam Nawaz tweeted that doctors recommended backup peacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to stable Nawaz Sharif's heartbeat."Yes, doctors have recommended Backup Pacemaker & ICD (Implantable Cardioverter defibrillator, a life saving device implanted in the body for patients at risk for fatal cardiac Arrhythmias," she said.Nawaz Sharif returned to his residence after the examination of his all medical tests.Maryam Nawaz said the medical tests of the Pakistan Muslim League N) head will be completed by the end of this week or early next week, giving a clearer picture of his health status and the procedures he needs subsequently.
"Yesterday MNS [Mian Nawaz Sharif] had Echo & Ultrasound for Kidneys along with Doppler studies for Carotid Arteries & Peripheral Vessels. Substantial stenosis detected on Carotid Doppler Studies. Undergoes today MRI/MRA for Carotids (Arteries supplying blood to brain) & Renals to further investigate," she wrote on Twitter."Will also have CT Scan for kidneys today. Earlier at Services Hospital it was diagnosed & documented that MNS has significant Carotid Artery Stenosis and Peripheral Arterial Disease, widespread thickening and narrowing of vessels," Maryam Nawaz said.
It is worth mentioning here that the Supreme Court had granted bail to former premier Nawaz Sharif for six weeks against a surety bond of Rs5 million in a petition filed on medical grounds in Al Azizia corruption reference; however, with a restriction that he cannot leave the country.The PMLN supreme leader was sentenced to seven years in prison and was fined Rs1.5 billion and $25 million in the Al Azizia corruption reference by an accountability court on December 24, 2018.Besides, he was also disqualified from holding any public office for the period of 10 years. The disqualification will go into effect following his release from jail after serving the seven year sentence. NNI
