Mumbai: The condition of veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who suffered a heart attack on Sunday, is stable in Lilavati Hospital, a hospital spokesperson said yesterday.
“He suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) yesterday (Sunday). All treatment as per protocol was instituted,” said the spokesperson.
Dilip Kumar, 90, was rushed to the hospital and admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) and continues to remain there.
In view of his advanced age and post-bypass status, he requires close monitoring in the ICU and is under the care of cardiologist Nitin Gokhale.
“At present his condition is stable,” said the spokesperson.
Earlier, his wife and former actress Saira Bano had told reporters that the thespian had been admitted to hospital following “discomfort”. Later, hospital authorities informed that discomfort was caused due to heart attack. IANS
