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Sistani 'no need for surgery,' says his London office

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

London, Aug 11, IRNA -- Ayatollah Ali Sistani of Iraq is expected to 
continue medical consultations in London but has no need for coronary 
surgery, according to his office. 
In a statement issued late Tuesday, his office said that the 
eminent religious leader had undergone several investigations of his 
heart and coronary arteries since his sudden arrival in Britain last 
week for medical treatment. 
The investigations at a London hospital included a scan of the 
coronary arteries and an isotope scan before and after a treadmill 
test. 
"In the light of the results, his medical team has discounted the 
need for any coronary surgery," his office said, but added that the 
doctors have decided to continue with medical consultations and 
investigations to determine the necessary treatment." 
His London office told IRNA Wednesday that he was likely to stay 
in the UK for some time to continue tests. 
Speculation has been that Sistani`s sudden departure from Iraq was
connected with the onset of a renewal battle by US forces in the holy 
city of Najaf. 
But any link was denied by head of his London office, Sayyed 
Javad Shahrestani, who told IRNA that the ayatollah had been sick for 
the last three weeks. 
HC/1432