According to the new test report available with The Express Tribune on Sunday, the blood platelet count of Nawaz has fallen to 25,000. The medical board immediately stopped administering Heparin medicine to Nawaz for his heart condition while the Punjab Institute of Cardiology issued a 24-hour duty roster of a heart specialist to monitor his health. Earlier, as Nawaz’s health started deteriorating at the Services Hospital, the medical board conducted a medical test which showed that around 20,000 platelets decreased in a day. In view of the alarming situation, the medical board decided to stop administering him Heparin medicine which was suggested a couple of days ago when Trop and Trop I test report came in positive. However, if his family wants to shift him from here, the medical board will decide in this regard.”Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune October 27, 2019 18:53 UTC