Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Wednesday underwent an angiography as part of a series of heart-related tests at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, where sources say some blockages were discovered in his heart, and doctors are contemplating future course of action, they said.
The 76-year-old Singh had visited AIIMS on Tuesday for an "overall medical checkup," an official statement had said. After undergoing various cardiac tests, the Prime Minister returned to his residence.
Singh had cancelled his visit to Kolkata, scheduled for Wednesday, where he was to attend the Asiatic Society's post-bicentennial silver jubilee celebrations and inaugurate the 150th foundation day of St Xavier's College.
Singh, who had earlier undergone a bypass surgery, had complained of chest pain after which a decision to carry out the tests was taken.
Medics say there was no cause for worry, and that VVIP operation theater was kep ready as a precautionary measure.
The PM was attended by a special team of doctors from various disciplines, who were briefed by the Special Protection Group responsible for guarding the Prime Minister, on various security precautions relating to his security.
The 76-year-old Singh had visited AIIMS on Tuesday for an "overall medical checkup," an official statement had said. After undergoing various cardiac tests, the Prime Minister returned to his residence.
Singh had cancelled his visit to Kolkata, scheduled for Wednesday, where he was to attend the Asiatic Society's post-bicentennial silver jubilee celebrations and inaugurate the 150th foundation day of St Xavier's College.
Singh, who had earlier undergone a bypass surgery, had complained of chest pain after which a decision to carry out the tests was taken.
Medics say there was no cause for worry, and that VVIP operation theater was kep ready as a precautionary measure.
The PM was attended by a special team of doctors from various disciplines, who were briefed by the Special Protection Group responsible for guarding the Prime Minister, on various security precautions relating to his security.
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