After Collapse, Christian Eriksen Will Be Fitted with a Pacemaker

DBasia.news – Denmark star Christian Eriksen, who collapsed during his country’s opening Euro 2020 match last weekend, will be fitted with a defibrillator or pacemaker or.

The Inter Milan midfielder collapsed and required cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during Denmark’s match against Finland in Copenhagen. Eriksen is currently hospitalized

“After Christian underwent a different cardiac examination, it was decided that he should be fitted with a pacemaker,” Danish football body (DBU) said in a statement posted on its official Twitter account.

“This device is needed after someone has a heart attack due to disturbances in heart rhythm,” he added.

The DBU did not provide details on the potential consequences for the 29-year-old Inter Milan player’s future career.

“Eriksen has approved the move, and the move has also been confirmed by specialists at the national and international levels, all of whom recommend the same treatment,” the DBU said.

Several footballers, including Dutchman Daley Blind, were able to continue their careers after being fitted with devices that can control and regulate their heart rate. The announcement regarding the medical procedure was made a few hours before the kick-off of Denmark’s next match against Belgium, where in the 10th minute it was planned to pay tribute to the Danish number 10.