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Eriksen 'doing well' after on-field collapse, thanks ICD for protection

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Christian Eriksen has stated he is "doing well" at home with his family following his on-field collapse during a Denmark match.
  • Eriksen experienced a cardiac event, which was managed by his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
  • He expressed gratitude to medical staff and emphasized that this incident differed from his 2021 cardiac arrest.

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen has shared a positive health update, assuring the public that he is "doing well" and recovering at home with his family. The update comes after he experienced a cardiac event during a friendly match for Denmark against Ukraine on Sunday.

I want to let everyone know that I am doing well and that I am home with my family.

— Christian EriksenProviding a personal health update following his on-field collapse.

Eriksen, 34, clutched his chest during the 65th minute of the game. He received immediate medical attention on the field before being taken to the hospital for further tests. This incident involved his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a device fitted to support his heart after a previous cardiac arrest during the 2021 European Championship.

As you can probably imagine, receiving a shock from my ICD has had a major effect on both me and my family, but I want to assure everyone that this was a different situation from what happened in 2021.

— Christian EriksenExplaining the nature of the recent incident and differentiating it from his previous cardiac arrest.

In a social media post, Eriksen stated, "I want to let everyone know that I am doing well and that I am home with my family." He acknowledged the significant impact of receiving a shock from his ICD, describing it as a "major effect" on himself and his family. However, he stressed that this situation was distinct from the 2021 event.

In addition to being grateful for the support and assistance of all the players and the medical team on the field, I am also incredibly grateful to the doctors who have cared for me and my heart over the years.

— Christian EriksenExpressing thanks to the medical professionals involved in his care.

Eriksen expressed profound gratitude for the support from his teammates, the medical team on the field, and the doctors who have cared for his heart. He credited their expertise for the ICD functioning as intended, protecting him when necessary. His immediate focus is now on recovery, spending time with his family, and enjoying football with his children. Eriksen's career path has seen him play in Italy, England, and now Germany, navigating regulations that previously prevented players with ICDs from competing in Italy.

Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it.

— Christian EriksenCrediting the medical technology and expertise for his safety during the incident.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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