Synopsis
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani experienced a health scare in Patna but has returned to Jaipur. After being treated for chest pain, he is now reported to be in stable condition. His proactive approach to health and daily exercise regime were noted by officials.Key Takeaways
- Vasudev Devnani fell ill while in Patna.
- Admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital for chest pain.
- Returned to Jaipur after treatment.
- Heart tests showed no signs of a heart attack.
- Medical team from Jaipur monitored his condition.
Jaipur, Jan 20 (NationPress) Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani (77) experienced a sudden health issue in Patna on Monday, leading to his admission at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) due to complaints of chest pain. Fortunately, his health has now been reported as stable.
Following his discharge, Devnani returned to Jaipur on a special flight around 6 p.m. He received treatment at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Cardiology (IGIC) within PMCH, where various heart-related tests were carried out.
Although angiography was suggested, he opted out, citing a previously performed angiography from the last year.
He exited the hospital around 5:15 p.m., expressing that his health was satisfactory and attributing his discomfort to acidity.
"I came for treatment, and I am on my way back to Rajasthan," he stated.
Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the hospital around 4:30 p.m. to check on Devnani. IGIC Director Dr. Sunil Kumar confirmed that Devnani was stable and mentioned that further treatment would occur in Jaipur.
Devnani had traveled to Patna to participate in the two-day All India Presiding Officers' Conference, which was inaugurated by Om Birla. His health declined during the event, necessitating immediate medical attention.
Dr. I.S. Thakur, Superintendent of PMCH, indicated that Devnani was referred to IGIC for additional evaluation and is presently in good health.
Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Nandkishore Yadav clarified that Devnani experienced chest pain and gas-related discomfort in the morning but did not suffer a heart attack.
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey confirmed that all necessary heart-related tests were performed, yielding normal results.
"There is no sign of a heart attack, and his condition is now stable," Pandey stated.
A specialized team of heart doctors from Jaipur was dispatched to Patna to oversee the treatment of Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani.
This team included Dr. Deepak Maheshwari, Principal of SMS Medical College and a Senior Cardiologist, along with Dr. Girdhar Goyal, Additional Superintendent of SMS Hospital, and a nursing staff member.
They traveled to Patna via a special aircraft, assessed Devnani's condition, and later accompanied him back to Jaipur.
Earlier, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar received updates on Devnani's health from Patna and decided to send the medical team for his care.
Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar remarked, "Vasudev Devnani has always prioritized his health. He walks five kilometers daily and often encourages others to lead an active lifestyle. He had no prior health issues."
