Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, after tests showed he was fit enough to rehab at home, the team announced.
Hamlin left Buffalo General Medical Center after he “went through a comprehensive medical evaluation as well as a series of cardiac, neurological and vascular testing on Tuesday,” according to the Bills.
The 24-year-old safety had suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field on Jan. 2, during the first quarter of Buffalo’s game at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was resuscitated.
Dr. Jamie Nadler, who was consulted by the team’s physicians, said in a statement released through the team: “We have completed a series of tests and evaluation and in consultation with the team physicians, we are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills.”
The Bills organization is grateful for the quick response of the medical staff at the stadium, who provided immediate medical attention to Hamlin. The team is also thankful for the care and support provided by the medical staff at Buffalo General Medical Center.
Hamlin is now continuing his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills. The team is confident that he will make a full recovery and return to the field soon.
Key takeaways:
- Damar Hamlin was discharged from the hospital after tests showed he was fit enough to rehab at home
- He had suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field on Jan. 2
- He is now continuing his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills and is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field soon
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