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East chelsea midfielder oscar He was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after Admitted for five days due to cardiac complications,
The 34-year-old Brazilian suffered cardiac arrest during pre-season tests Sao Paulo On Tuesday, club staff and a medical team from Einstein Hospital Israelita participated.
comprehensive assessment Confirmed diagnosis of vasovagal syncopeA common form of fainting caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.
“The athlete has been stable and clinically well throughout his hospitalization, he will now follow a therapeutic program of rest for the next few days,” Sao Paulo said in a statement.
The heart problem has not come out of the blue for the player, who has been tracking the issue for several months.
In August, he was assessed for fractures of his vertebrae in a match against Corinthians, following which test results showed a cardiac abnormality.
While he was cleared to play by the club, there were reports in Brazil that he had told people close to him that he would take off his boots if he felt there was a risk of him falling ill while playing football.
Oscar began his senior career at São Paulo before moving from his homeland to Chelsea, where he earned praise as one of the brightest midfield talents in world football.
He made over 200 appearances for the Blues over five years, recording 38 goals and 31 assists and winning two Premier League titles.
He cashed in his chips in 2017 by moving to Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port, where he spent seven lucrative years before returning to Brazil.
Additional reporting from Reuters