Papacostas still in hospital

AFTER A second night in hospital, Defence Minister, Costas Papacostas’ condition is considered improved but still very serious.

“He had a quiet night and remains stable,” said head of cardiology at the Nicosia General Hospital, Evagoras Nicolaides.

Head of Cardiology at the Nicosia General Hospital, Gavriil Kaoutsianis, along with a colleague of his from abroad agreed strongly that the best course of action was a conservative treatment until Papacostas gets through the acute phase of the condition.

The minister underwent several tests on Monday which ruled out acute coronary syndrome but revealed that he has an aortic aneurism.

“At this point we cannot deal with this situation as it is, with surgery or any other way,” said Kaoutsianis.

Papacostas was admitted to the Nicosia General Hospital on Monday morning, after he complained of feeling generally unwell along with back pain, which had interrupted an interview he was having on CyBC’s third radio programme.

Papacostas was also examined on Monday evening by a doctor recommended by the Health Minister, who reaffirmed the diagnosis of doctors at the general hospital. He also confirmed that “everything was fine.”

Papacostas will remain in the hospital for a few more days under close observation.

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