On Sept.19 Atambayev suddenly felt ill in Istanbul when he was travelling to New York to take part in the 71st session of the UN General Assembly. His doctors advised by to pass a preliminary medical exam, which discovered some symptoms of possible heart problems. Atambayev took a short vacation to undergo a medical examination and treatment.
The press-service also noted that Atambayev experienced esophagus surgery after poisoning in 2008 and now he underwent endoscopic ablation of the esophagus as a prophylactic measure.
“The physicians noted a significant improvements in Almazbek Atambayev’s health. According to the doctors, the state president’s heath is satisfactory,” the press-service said.
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