<p>BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has suffered a "mild" heart attack, is stable and likely to be discharged on Wednesday, hospital authorities said.</p>.<p>A nine-member board of senior doctors discussed Ganguly's condition on Monday and reached a consensus that though necessary, angioplasty can be deferred to a later date as he is stable, Woodlands Hospital MD and CEO Dr Rupali Basu said.</p>.<p>Renowned cardiologists Dr Devi Shetty and Dr R K Panda participated in the meeting through a virtual platform while another expert from the US was part of the discussion over the phone, she said.</p>.<p>"The medical board came to a consensus that deferring angioplasty for now is a safer option as Mr Ganguly is stable, does not have chest pain and is on optimal management," Dr Basu, a member of the board, said.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/sourav-gangulys-health-stable-angioplasty-for-2-other-blockages-deferred-935006.html" target="_blank">Sourav Ganguly's health stable, angioplasty for 2 other blockages deferred</a></strong></p>.<p>The cricket great's family members were present during the meeting and were explained about the disease process and further therapeutic plan.</p>.<p>"The angioplasty will take place for sure in a few days or weeks. He will be discharged most probably the day after tomorrow," she said.</p>.<p>Treating doctors will keep a constant vigil on his health condition and take appropriate measures at his home after he is discharged, Dr Basu said.</p>.<p>Dr Devi Shetty is likely to visit Ganguly on Tuesday and sit for another meeting for the next course of treatment, she said.</p>.<p>48-year-old Ganguly had earlier undergone angioplasty after suffering a "mild" heart attack on Saturday.</p>.<p>He was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries, following which a stent was inserted in one to remove the blockage.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur visited the hospital to see Ganguly and expressed hope that the cricket board president will soon return to his normal life.</p>.<p>"Dada is a hero of the country. He has seen a lot of ups and downs in cricket and defeated his opponents numerous times. He will do the same this time.</p>.<p>"Sourav was smiling when I met him today. He appeared fine and I know he will be back to his normal life soon and will play an important role in taking Indian cricket to the next level. He has to play a very vital role, first in the BCCI and then in several other fields for the country," Thakur added. </p>
<p>BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has suffered a "mild" heart attack, is stable and likely to be discharged on Wednesday, hospital authorities said.</p>.<p>A nine-member board of senior doctors discussed Ganguly's condition on Monday and reached a consensus that though necessary, angioplasty can be deferred to a later date as he is stable, Woodlands Hospital MD and CEO Dr Rupali Basu said.</p>.<p>Renowned cardiologists Dr Devi Shetty and Dr R K Panda participated in the meeting through a virtual platform while another expert from the US was part of the discussion over the phone, she said.</p>.<p>"The medical board came to a consensus that deferring angioplasty for now is a safer option as Mr Ganguly is stable, does not have chest pain and is on optimal management," Dr Basu, a member of the board, said.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/sourav-gangulys-health-stable-angioplasty-for-2-other-blockages-deferred-935006.html" target="_blank">Sourav Ganguly's health stable, angioplasty for 2 other blockages deferred</a></strong></p>.<p>The cricket great's family members were present during the meeting and were explained about the disease process and further therapeutic plan.</p>.<p>"The angioplasty will take place for sure in a few days or weeks. He will be discharged most probably the day after tomorrow," she said.</p>.<p>Treating doctors will keep a constant vigil on his health condition and take appropriate measures at his home after he is discharged, Dr Basu said.</p>.<p>Dr Devi Shetty is likely to visit Ganguly on Tuesday and sit for another meeting for the next course of treatment, she said.</p>.<p>48-year-old Ganguly had earlier undergone angioplasty after suffering a "mild" heart attack on Saturday.</p>.<p>He was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries, following which a stent was inserted in one to remove the blockage.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur visited the hospital to see Ganguly and expressed hope that the cricket board president will soon return to his normal life.</p>.<p>"Dada is a hero of the country. He has seen a lot of ups and downs in cricket and defeated his opponents numerous times. He will do the same this time.</p>.<p>"Sourav was smiling when I met him today. He appeared fine and I know he will be back to his normal life soon and will play an important role in taking Indian cricket to the next level. He has to play a very vital role, first in the BCCI and then in several other fields for the country," Thakur added. </p>