VIDEO OF ICD: The defibrillator that means Eriksen can play again
VIDEO OF ICD: The defibrillator that means Eriksen can play again
Just seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, Christian Eriksen is back in professional football after having signed for Premier League side Brentford.
He has been allowed to return due to the fact he has passed a number of medical assessments after being installed with an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator), which helps to regulate his heart rate.
When Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's group-stage game against Finland, the entire footballing stood still. Now, months later, his return to the professional game has warmed the hearts of fans around the world.
How does an ICD work? Is there a risk for the footballer? In which countries can you play with that device? There are many unknowns surrounding Eriksen and how he is able to return to the sport.
The defibrillator is responsible for controlling the heart rhythm and detecting a malignant arrhythmia.
It can do it in two ways: with a stimulation that increases the rhythm with which the arrhythmia is stopped, or in a more serious and extreme case with an electric shock. This variant requires a subsequent visit to the doctor. Whenever there is a discharge, consultation with the doctor is mandatory.
Comments
Post a Comment