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Luton to Review Medical Protocol after Tom Lockyer Collapsed Following Cardiac Arrest vs Bournemouth

2023-12-18 13 Dailymotion

LUTON TOWN will review their medical protocol after Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch at Bournemouth.<br /><br />Saturday's Premier League match between Luton and the Cherries was stopped and abandoned in the 59th minute at 1-1 as medics tended to Lockyer, who suffered a cardiac arrest off the ball.<br /><br /><br />The Hatters recently confirmed their captain remains in hospital where he is undergoing tests as well as scans and is in stable condition.<br /><br />This was the second time in seven months that the center-back collapsed during a match.<br /><br />The same happened in May during the Championship play-off final against Coventry when the 29-year-old was taken to hospital before Rob Edwards' stars earned Premier League promotion<br /><br />The Wales international was later diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes an irregular and often fast heartbeat.<br /><br />Lockyer was then given the all-clear to return to football in June after undergoing an operation.<br /><br />According to The Mail, however, this time round Luton will review that decision once medical experts have further information on the cause behind the incident at the Vitality Stadium.<br /><br />A source close to the Luton player told the publication: "This will be something we all look into more now.<br /><br />"The physios, the club doctor, the specialists all did their work and worked with him in the summer and he was OK.<br /><br />"It's just getting through this one test at a time. Comparing it to the summer will be something that happens when we know what went on on Saturday."<br /><br />The Premier League rules state players must undergo annual cardiac testing, with any further cardiac investigations or follow-ups performed as advised by an expert's opinion.<br /><br />The same report claims it is unclear if Lockyer underwent further testing since receiving heart surgery.<br />

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