Zamarul Hisham now medication-dependent after heart attack

Heidi Hsia

10 April 2025 at 12:12 am·1-min read

10 Apr – Zamarul Hisham recently revealed that he now depends on medications following his recent hospitalisation due to myocardial infarction.

The actor, who spoke to the media two months following the situation, said that he had been taking seven types of medicine since he was discharged after a week in the ICU, though it has now been reduced to five.

"Praise be to God, it's getting better. But if I don't control my diet, I will begin to feel uncomfortable right here in my heart. So, nowadays, I bring my medicine everywhere I go," he said.

Zamarul also said that he has made a promise to himself that he will take better care of his diet and health, after undergoing angiogram and stent placement.

"It was supposed to be two stents, but the doctor only did one first so not to take any risk. Even that one procedure took two hours. I am supposed to undergo another surgery, but for now, I will try the traditional route first," he added.

The actor said that he prayed to God to save his life when he was having the attack back in February.

"I prayed to Him to give me a chance to see my children grow up," he added.

Zamarul is a father of five children including three with Diana Rafar

(Photo Source: Zamarul IG)

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