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UP: Eminent cardiologist Dr Fazal Karim succumbs to Covid-19

By - Sanchari Chattopadhyay
Published On 2021-04-29 03:30 GMT   |   Update On 2021-04-29 03:30 GMT
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Lucknow: After almost a month-long battle against Covid-19, eminent cardiologist Dr Fazal Karim succumbed to the infection and allied complications on Wednesday morning at Era's Lucknow Medical College & hospital (ELMCH).

The hospital authorities have confirmed that the doctor passed away after suffering a brain stroke and other complications.

The 46-year-old doctor contracted COVID-19 on April 9 and was under home isolation. However, he was rushed to EMCH when his condition started deteriorating on April 16th, where he subsequently passed away.

After completing his MBBS from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Dr Karim pursued his MD and DM Cardiology from PGI Chandigarh after which he joined ELMCH in 2015.

The doctor is survived by his mother, wife, and three children two of whom are barely eight months old.

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Commenting on the death of the doctor, ELMCH principal, Dr MMA Faridi told
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Times of India, "Dr Karim was in home isolation initially and was monitoring his health. We admitted him on April 16 but he died of covid-19 and allied complications on Wednesday early morning. He already had the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)."
Stating that the entire medical community will be facing a great loss due to the demise of the dedicated cardiologist, Dr Faridi further stated, "Dr Karim was always available for his patients at any time of the day or night. Along with the other cardiologists at the hospital, he was on duty almost 24 hours. It is an irreparable loss for us all. His patients looked up to him for support, treatment and everything in between."
Expressing his grief at the untimely death of the famous cardiologist, Pro-Chancellor of ELMCH, Meesam Ali Khan told the daily, "ELMCH family has lost its beloved member. He was one who considered patients like his own. In life, we meet a number of good people, but the level at which Dr Karim stood, was way higher than anyone else. His departure has only strengthened our devotion to work towards the poor with stronger dedication."

His untimely death has created a void in the medical fraternity that is yet to be fulfilled. Many of the students of Dr Karim and his colleagues have extended their condolences via social media.

" The untimely demise of our beloved mentor & teacher, Prof ( Dr) Fazal Karim Sir due to COVID yesterday has shattered our hopes & spirit. Fazal Sir, a PGI CHANDIGARH alumni, was a cardiologist par excellence and was serving as HOD, Dept. Of Cardiology at our hospital, Era University", stated one of his students.

Another posted, " Dr Fazal Karim (MBBS. MD) Chief Cardiologist, Era Medical University, Lucknow lost the battle to Corona !! This Noorani face always needs to be remembered. May his soul reaches heavenly abode and may god gives strength and patience to the family members, Amin."




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Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.

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