Minister Edwin Tong hospitalised, has stent inserted after severely blocked coronary artery found

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SINGAPORE — Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Tuesday (Aug 8) underwent angioplasty and had a stent inserted after a severely blocked coronary artery was found during a routine health check.

Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Tuesday underwent angioplasty and had a stent inserted after a severely blocked coronary artery was found during a routine health check.

As part of a routine health check, doctors discovered the left anterior descending artery was blocked. "I am neither diabetic nor a smoker, have maintained pretty good cholesterol levels and definitely not sedentary when it comes to daily activities and exercise. Mr Tong discussed the issue with his doctors and did an angiogram and an angioplasty on Tuesday morning. A stent was inserted in the artery to restore blood flow.He said he was perhaps feeling a little more tired from his regular routine than usual and had put it down to the hustle and bustle of the schedule.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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