Dr Mahathir recuperating well in IJN
Astro Awani
August 12, 2016 16:05 MYT
August 12, 2016 16:05 MYT
Dr Mahathir, 91, is currently admitted to the general ward and based on the medical team's advice, visitation is strictly for close family members only, says IJN in a statement today. - Filepic
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, currently undergoing treatment for chest infection, is recuperating well at the National Heart Institute (IJN).
Its Corporate Communication Department said in a statement, the former prime minister continued to respond well to treatment.
"Apart from physiotherapy, Dr Mahathir is also being put through routine physical exercise and doctors are happy with his progress," it said.
Dr Mahathir, 91, is currently admitted to the general ward and based on the medical team's advice, visitation is strictly for close family members only, it added.
In 1989, he suffered heart problems and underwent coronary bypass surgery at the IJN.
Dr Mahathir underwent a second bypass operation in 2007. In 2013, he was admitted to the IJN for 10 days for treatment of a chest infection.