Abida Parveen’s condition stable after cardiac arrest

Doctors say world renowned singer will recover in a few days.


Express November 29, 2010

LAHORE: Folk diva Abida Parveen has been shifted to a private room from an intensive care unit of a hospital here on Sunday after her condition stabilised, doctors and relatives of the legendary singer said on Sunday.

The 56-year-old singer suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing chest pains during a performance at an alumni function of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums) on Saturday night. She was initially brought to the National Hospital in Defence and was later shifted to the Doctors Hospital where doctors recommended immediate angioplasty.

Dr Muhammad Sarwar, who treated Abida, said that they had completed the angioplasty and fitted a stent. He said she was out of danger and added that she would be discharged in about four days. He confirmed that Abida had suffered a heart attack.

“She is much better now than she was last night. Her main artery was 95 per cent blocked when she had the heart attack. Normally it takes four to five days for a patient to recover after a heart attack and we are hoping that she, too, recovers soon,” he said.

A hospital official, requesting anonymity, told The Express Tribune that Abida’s daughter Sidra is accompanying her at the hospital.

“Her fans can’t meet her right now. She is under medication and is asleep,” the official said.

Doctors said that she would fully recover in four to five weeks and be able to start singing again. Friends and family of the singer have appealed to her fans to pray for her recovery.

Abida is famous for her melodious folk songs not only in Pakistan, but around the globe. In a career spanning over more than three decades, she has performed around the world and has a huge fan following.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 29th, 2010.

COMMENTS (13)

Rajdeep Singh Grover | 13 years ago | Reply Wishing Mohtarma, a very speedy recovery. All of us fans here, will be waiting for you to return with same vigour and melodious voice. With highest regards, wishes and prayers for your health, Rajdeep and family
Sara | 13 years ago | Reply May Allah give her good health and long life:) She is our treasure!!!!!
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