Christian Eriksen health update: Danish star to have an ICD after specialists recommend

Denmark national team has shared a Christian Eriksen health update revealing that Inter Milan player is set to undergo yet anor surgery and have a heart starter implemented following his cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last Saturday.

What happened to Christian Eriksen?

Christian Eriksen sent shock waves among fans and people across globe after 29-year-old midfielder suddenly fell to ground while trying to receive a ball from a throw-in at brink of halftime. former Spurs star was provided with immediate on-pitch treatment as fans remained in shock with events that transpired. He was soon rushed to a hospital with match temporarily suspended due to a medical emergency. 

With speculations doubting what happened to Christian Eriksen, Denmark international football team doctor, Dr Morten Boesen,  held a press conference to clear air, revealing that claims of Christian Eriksen cardiac arrest were indeed true. He went on to state how Eriksen "was gone" and that a combination of CPR and an electric shock from a defibrillator played a crucial role in  Inter Milan midfielder's survival with  on-site medical team doing an important job in saving life of Denmark star. 

Christian Eriksen health update

Morten Boesen has released a statement providing a health update on 29-year-old player which has been shared across by official Twitter account of  Denmark international football team. It reveals how Denmark football team doctor has been in contact with cardiac specialists and was quoted saying that Inter Milan playmaker has been through different heart examinations while remaining hospitalised and continuing his recovery. ding how he has consulted and taken opinion of heart specialists "nationally and internationally", a furr course of treatment has been decided for player. 

Morten Boesen shares how Christian Eriksen ICD has been decided as recommended treatment for Inter Milan star, with 29-year-old midfielder said to have agreed upon recommended treatment as well.  ICD device is a heart starter that is deemed necessary after Christian Eriksen cardiac arrest to avoid any furr irregular rhythm disturbances. doctor went on to encourage fans, followers and everyone to give Eriksen and his family some peace and privacy. 

Eriksen is joined by his wife, parents and few or members of his family at hospital and is expected to spend some time in recovery while getting more tests before being discharged. 29-year-old h earlier revealed how he will be cheering up for his team from hospital as y lock horns against Belgium in second group stage clash of ongoing Euro 2020 campaign on Thursday. 

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