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Pranab Mukherjee continues to be in coma, renal parameters ‘slightly deranged’: Hospital

The 84-year-old former President underwent a critical brain surgery to remove a clot after he suffered a fall at his Rajaji Marg residence on August 10.

Updated on: Aug 26, 2020, 12:48:09 IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee is being treated for lung infection and his renal function parameters have deteriorated since yesterday, the Army’s Research and Referral hospital said in a medical bulletin on Wednesday morning.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support. (Mohd Zakir/HT Photo)
Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support. (Mohd Zakir/HT Photo)

He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support.

The 84-year-old former President underwent a critical brain surgery to remove a clot after he suffered a fall at his Rajaji Marg residence on August 10.

He was also tested positive for coronavirus at the time of his admission to the hospital. He later developed a respiratory infection.

Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017.

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