Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves Delhi hospital after treatment

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar left AIIMS in New Delhi on Saturday after spending three days in the hospital for medical care. He was admitted on Wednesday after collapsing during his morning walk and staying unconscious for a few minutes. Family sources noted that security staff initially took him home in a police vehicle following the collapse. The 75-year-old leader went to the hospital's Cardio-Neuro Centre where doctors from the Department of Cardiology checked his health and gave him treatment. Medical records show he has faced several fainting episodes over the past two years, with this latest loss of consciousness lasting longer than previous ones. He previously fainted in June 2025 at a university event in Nainital and had two similar spells at home in January. He also underwent an angioplasty at the AIIMS critical care unit in March 2025 after experiencing chest pain. Mr. Dhankhar served as the country's 14th Vice-President starting in August 2022 before stepping down from the post on July 21, 2025.

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Medical evaluations at specialized centers like the Cardio-Neuro Centre at AIIMS help doctors investigate recurring fainting spells to determine the underlying heart or brain causes. Regular follow-ups and cardiac care are common for patients with a history of heart procedures and sudden loss of consciousness.