: New Delhi: Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar underwent a series of cardiac and neurological tests at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Thursday, November 12. According to family sources, doctors have advised him to remain hospitalised for further medical observation and evaluation. A final assessment of his health is expected on Friday, November 13, following which a decision regarding his discharge may be taken.
Heart and Brain Function Under Medical Assessment The tests were conducted at the Cardio-Neuro Centre of AIIMS to assess Dhankhar’s heart functioning and neurological condition. He is currently under the care of the cardiology department. Family sources said the medical team is closely monitoring his condition, and further decisions will depend on the test results.
Collapsed During Morning Walk The 75-year-old former Vice-President was admitted to AIIMS on Wednesday, November 11, after collapsing and losing consciousness during his morning walk. He reportedly remained unconscious for several minutes, with the episode lasting longer than his previous instances of fainting.
Initially, security personnel took him home in a police control room (PCR) vehicle. Subsequently, a medical team from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth provided medical assistance. Considering his condition, he was later shifted to AIIMS by ambulance and admitted to the Cardio-Neuro Centre.
Previous Health Concerns Dhankhar has experienced several episodes of fainting and loss of consciousness over the past two years. In March 2025, he was admitted to AIIMS following complaints of chest pain and underwent angioplasty. He also fainted during an official visit to Nainital in June 2025 and reportedly experienced two episodes of unconsciousness at his residence in January 2026.
As of the latest available update on November 13, no final discharge decision or detailed official medical bulletin has been reported. Doctors are expected to take a call after reviewing his latest test results.
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