Roma’s statement has made clear that Evan Ndicka did not have any cardiac pathologies, so his chest pains and breathing difficulties were caused by a collapsed lung.
The defender went to ground during the Serie A match with Udinese on Sunday evening, but never lost consciousness and a defibrillator was available, but not used.
When the Ivory Coast international was given an EKG at the first aid room in the Bluenergy Stadium, it showed “atypical alternations,” so as a precaution he was rushed to hospital.
The results of the EKC were described at the time as “worrying” and prompted DAZN to even suggest that medics suspected a heart attack.
However, after a day of tests at the hospital under observation, Ndicka was discharged today and will continue treatment in Rome.
The statement confirms that “the medical situation is compatible with a thoracic trauma with minimal left pneumothorax.”
That is a collapsed left lung.
It seems that Ndicka sustained a knock to his ribs during the first half, with the pain and breathing difficulties caused by the bruising taking some time to fully develop and eventually leading to the collapse of the lung.
When there is even the slightest concern of potential cardiac irregularities, the player has to be taken to hospital for more in-depth testing.
Thank goodness he is ok.
That’s great news!