SHAH ALAM – It is a huge relief for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s family after doctors confirmed that he does not require a heart stent despite several narrowed blood vessels.
Najib’s son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib said specialists had confirmed that his father’s heart remains strong enough to pump blood effectively and that his condition can be managed with medication.
Speaking at the Town Hall Rakyat programme organised by Sinar Harian today, Nizar said the medical assessment had eased concerns over his father’s health.
“It is a huge relief for me and my family. The doctor confirmed that my father does not need a stent. Although his blood vessels have narrowed in a few places, his heart muscle is still strong enough to function well,” he said.
Nizar said doctors had initially estimated that Najib had a high likelihood of requiring a balloon angioplasty or stent insertion.
However, following a coronary angiogram at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang on July 25, specialists determined that surgical intervention was unnecessary.
Najib is currently in stable condition and continues to recover under medical supervision.
Beyond his father’s physical condition, Nizar also highlighted Najib’s mental resilience in facing continued public criticism and political pressure.
He described the former Pekan MP as mentally strong and exceptionally patient despite the intense scrutiny surrounding him.
“My father is mentally strong and exceptionally patient. Despite all the criticism and attacks aimed at him, he faces it all with a smile. If it were me, I would have broken down already,” Nizar added.
The latest medical assessment comes after concerns over Najib’s heart condition had raised the possibility that he would require an invasive procedure.
Back in July, reports stated doctors had initially given a 95 per cent chance that he would need either balloon angioplasty or a stent to address the narrowed blood vessels.
However, the coronary angiogram found that the blockages could instead be managed through medication, sparing Najib from the procedure.
Nizar said the latest development had therefore provided significant relief to the family, particularly given the concerns surrounding his father’s health.
Najib, who served as Malaysia’s sixth prime minister from 2009 to 2018, remains under medical supervision as he continues his recovery.