Ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar collapses during morning walk, admitted to AIIMS
Former Indian Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS hospital after collapsing during a morning walk. He is currently undergoing medical evaluation at the cardio-neuro centre.
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The health status of a high-profile former government official is a matter of significant public interest in India.
NEW DELHI: Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was taken to AIIMS hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday after he collapsed during his morning walk and briefly lost consciousness, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The 75-year-old was initially taken home by security personnel accompanying him in a police control room (PCR) vehicle.An ILBS medical team and AIIMS doctor attended to him and provided medical assistance. However, considering his health condition, he was later shifted to AIIMS in an ambulance.Dhankhar has been admitted to the hospital's cardio-neuro centre, where doctors from the cardiology department are conducting his medical evaluation and treatment.
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