Fiorentina's midfielder Edoardo Bove has collapsed during a game against Inter Milan, leading to hospitalization under sedation. Initial tests have excluded acute damage to his cardio-respiratory and central nervous systems, though the cause of the collapse remains unknown.
READ MORE: Experts find the vegetarian foods that can slash heart attack risk Fiorentina 's Edoardo Bove has become the latest in a string of young and supposedly fit and healthy footballers to dramatically collapse on pitch.
The club went on to say, 'the first cardiological and neurological tests carried out have excluded acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system'. And Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered an on-pitch heart attack last December with his heart stopping for two-and-a-half minutes.Despite conspiracy claims to the contrary, experts have consistently told MailOnline these events, while tragic and rare, are not on the rise and recent clusters of cases are coincidental.
Renowned experts in cardiac health issues in young athletes have told MailOnline there has been no rise in deaths or in fact cases overall, in recent years. 'A clear distinction needs to be made between peer-reviewed robust medical literature and hear-say or individual case-reports, which are often found on social media and may often represent misinformation,' he said.
Some cardiologists, speaking in the wake of recent player collapses, have called for this to change with mandatory repeat testing as players enter their 20s and 30s. 'Some diseases come up in the late 20s or 30s that is why we recommend also longitudinal screening.'Previous research has also shown athletes who play what are called 'start-stop' or 'stop and go' sports, including football, which are marked by bursts of demanding physical activity followed by relative inactivity are more likely to suffer from cardiac events.
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