Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer has been discharged from the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest during a game against AFC Bournemouth. The 29-year-old player has undergone a surgical procedure to fit an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) device. The club confirmed that the attack was different from his previous collapse in the Championship play-off final last May when he suffered atrial fibrillation.
According to the official statement provided by Luton Town, Lockyer has started rehabilitation therapy after his latest hospitalization. The team applauded the efforts of Bournemouth’s medical personnel, local paramedics, and their own medical staff for their quick and professional response. They noted that the protocols instilled by their medical team have given Tom the chance to recover.
Lockyer collapsed during the 59th minute of the game, which prompted the match officials, both sets of players, and managers from both clubs and the Premier League to agree to abandon the match, which was tied at 1-1. The replay data is yet to be decided in detail. An ICD device is a small device that detects and stops abnormal heartbeats, restoring regular heart rhythms through electric shocks.
In a tweet, Bournemouth showed their support for Lockyer, stating that they could not be happier with the news of his discharge. They wished him well for his continued recovery. Lockyer is grateful for the remarkable support from everyone involved with the incident, and the fans that have consistently shown him love and support
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