Luton captain Tom Lockyer discharged from hospital following cardiac arrest

Luton captain Tom Lockyer has been discharged from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest last Saturday.

The Hatters’ clash at Bournemouth was abandoned in the 59th-minute after Lockyer collapsed suddenly.

Lockyer underwent a procedure to fit an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) to help prevent a repeat of the incident.

The 29-year-old defender is now recovering at home with his family.

It was the second time in six months that the Wales international collapsed mid-game after having suffered atrial fibrillation during the Championship play-off final in May.

Luton confirmed the player had been discharged from hospital and that a period of rehabilitation will commence.

A club statement read: «We are thankful to report that our captain Tom Lockyer has now begun a period of rehabilitation from the comfort of his own home after he was discharged from hospital on Wednesday,» said the club.

«This encouraging news follows a successful procedure that took place on Tuesday whereby Tom had an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) device fitted to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s incident.»

«The clinical advice Tom and the club has taken since the Championship play-off final has been conducted by the most renowned cardiologists, who have been involved at every step, along with a team of supporting multi-disciplinary consultants.

»We can now confirm that the tests taken this week had revealed that the issue Tom experienced on Saturday was different to the atrial fibrillation he suffered in May."

«The club reiterated its thanks to „all at Bournemouth, their supporters, club officials and especially their medical staff and midfielder Philip Billing, who was the first to reach Tom on the pitch and summon assistance“.

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