Singapore doctors consider bypass surgery for Quader

Quader’s health condition is on the mend

Doctors at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore are considering conducting a bypass surgery on the ailing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader.

Prof Dr Abu Nasar Rizvi of the Neuromedicine department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) briefed the media about Quader’s treatment on Tuesday.

Dr Rizvi gave the update on the treatment based on the briefing of a medical board in Singapore.  

Earlier in the day, a team of Mount Elizabeth Hospital—headed by the hospital’s senior consultant of cardiology department Dr Philip Koh—examined the senior Awami League leader.

Dr Rizvi said the medical board extensively examined Quader, sat with them in the morning, and gave their feedback.

The team said the minister has kidney problems and some infections. 

He said: “They are thinking of conducting a bypass surgery after controlling the kidney problems and infections in a few days.”

Stating that Quader’s health condition is on the mend, Dr Rizvi said the medical board praised the initial management of the situation in Bangladesh.

The medical board will have a briefing about the treatment on Wednesday.

Obaidul Quader was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Sunday, following breathing complications.

Later, doctors found three blockages in his coronary arteries following an angiogram.

On Monday, he was flow to Singapore for better treatment following the advice of renowned Indian cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty.