NFL player who suffered cardiac arrest is released from hospital

American football player Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest nine days ago during an NFL game, was released from the hospital to complete his recovery at home, his team, the Buffalo Bills, reported this Wednesday (11).

In a statement, the Bills said Hamlin underwent a full medical and neurological evaluation at a hospital in Buffalo, New York, after being transferred from Cincinnati a day earlier, and was ready to "be safely discharged."

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The 24-year-old player was in critical condition on January 2 after suffering a cardiac arrest in the Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Belgals – which ended up being suspended.

“We have completed a series of tests and evaluations and, in consultation with team doctors, we are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills,” critical care physician Jamie Nadler said in a statement. .

damar hamlin tweeted on Monday in gratitude to Cincinnati's doctors and expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from across the sports world. “The same love everyone showed me is the same love I plan to give back to the world and more,” the player wrote on his social network.

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(With AFP)

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