Actor Sharman Joshi has shared an update on the health of his father in law, veteran performer Prem Chopra, revealing that he was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. In a social media post, Sharman expressed deep gratitude to the medical team that treated Chopra and praised them for ensuring a smooth and complication free procedure.
In an Instagram post on Monday, the 3 Idiots and Rang De Basanti actor uploaded several photos and thanked the cardiologists who handled the case. He wrote that the family was immensely grateful for the care provided by Dr Nitin Gokhale and interventional cardiologist Dr Ravinder Singh Rao.
Sharman explained that Prem Chopra underwent a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a damaged aortic valve without the need for open heart surgery. According to Sharman, Dr Rao carried out the procedure with great precision, while Dr Gokhale offered constant guidance and reassurance throughout the process. Their combined expertise ensured a trouble free treatment and a quick recovery.
Sharman added that Chopra has now returned home and is feeling much better, and the family remains thankful for the exceptional support they received.
Aortic stenosis is a form of heart valve disease in which the aortic valve becomes narrowed, preventing it from opening fully. This leads to restricted blood flow from the heart to the aorta and the rest of the body. Prem Chopra, who is ninety two years old, had been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai last month with a viral infection and complications linked to his age.
