Former PM Najib undergoes coronary procedure; no stent needed, doctors confirm

According to a statement released by his legal counsel, Messrs Shafee & Co., the medical procedure was deemed necessary following a series of health evaluations over the past several weeks. During these assessments, physicians detected a blockage in a coronary blood vessel that required further investigation via an angiogram.

The medical team had previously advised that there was an estimated 95% probability that Najib would require further intervention. However, following the completion of the angiogram and a comprehensive clinical evaluation today, attending specialists concluded that the blockage can be effectively managed through medication, ongoing monitoring, and regular follow-up care.

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