# Salman Khan Body Double Has Heart Surgery 2026-08-25T14:42:25+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A body double for actor Salman Khan recently underwent heart surgery to treat coronary blockages. The procedure highlights that the need for stents or bypass surgery depends on several factors beyond just the number of blocked arteries. According to medical experts, the decision to intervene surgically is based on the location and severity of the blockages, the patient's symptoms, and overall heart function. In some cases, lifestyle changes and medication may be sufficient, while others require immediate intervention. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Coronary artery disease remains India's leading cause of death, with over 1.7 crore cases estimated in 2023 by the Indian Council of Medical Research. The choice between stenting and bypass surgery follows guidelines from the Cardiological Society of India, which weigh lesion complexity, diabetes status, and ejection fraction. For a high-profile patient, the case underscores that surgical decisions are individualised, not based on celebrity status. The next step for this patient will be cardiac rehabilitation, typically lasting 8-12 weeks, to reduce recurrence risk. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Straight medical information piece, no slant or drama This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: coronary artery disease, heart surgery, Salman Khan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/salman-khan-body-double-has-heart-surgery/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/salman-khan-body-double-has-heart-surgery/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/