Former President Shimon Peres remains in serious but stable condition, following the stroke he suffered last Tuesday, and his condition “is unchanged,” doctors said Sunday.
Another CT scan was carried out at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center along with an additional set of neurological examinations on Peres.
Following the tests, the medical team decided to gradually reduce the amount of respiratory support, and the level of sedation being given to Israel’s ninth president.
Peres appears aware and responsive at the times when he’s less sedated, according to his personal physician and son-in-law, Professor Rafi Walden, who is also the deputy director of the medical center.
Incumbent President Reuven Rivlin made a bikur holim visit to the hospital Saturday night after the end of the Sabbath to pay his respects and offer support to the family and to the medical staff treating his predecessor and colleague.
The medical team has said doctors will continue to evaluate and monitor the former president’s condition as treatment continues. His name for continued prayers is Shimon ben Sara.