WATCH: “Needs changing every 10 years” – Shock-inducing device inserted inside body shown off by Luton Town captain

Tom Lockyer has urged the country to learn CPR, in case of heart failures.

WATCH: “Needs changing every 10 years” – Shock-inducing device inserted inside body shown off by Luton Town captain

Tom Lockyer showcased the ICD device that was planted inside his body, following cardiac arrest. (Image via BBC and Sky Sports)

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer, who collapsed on the pitch last year, in a recent interview showcased the defibrillator device fitted inside his body. Lockyer had suffered a cardiac arrest during Luton’s match against Bournemouth, on 16th December 2023.

The Luton Town captain, who has been out of football for some time now after suffering a cardiac arrest last year, spoke to a Sky Sports reporter. He was stretchered off the pitch after he collapsed in the 60th minute of a Premier League match. Concerns arose about the player’s well-being due to a previous incident when he collapsed during a Championship match against Coventry last season. The EPL match was later abandoned.

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The Welsh star displayed the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), which has been fitted into his chest. These devices are specially designed to restart the heart through shocks instantly, in case of a future occurrence. Terming it as a ‘battle wound’, Lockyer showed the device under his arm, with wires running through his chest into his heart. Additionally, he mentioned that the device includes a battery that requires replacement every ten years.

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The Luton captain aims to make a comeback to the club and participate in their inaugural Premier League season. He will join the likes of Manchester United star Christian Eriksen, to play with a defibrillator, if he makes a comeback.

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer puts family ahead of football after suffering massive cardiac arrest

Welsh defender Tom Lockyer, who suffered a massive cardiac arrest during an EPL match between Luton Town and Bournemouth, spoke to the BBC about his immediate future. He exclaimed that he would consider his family first before making any decision on a possible comeback to the sport.

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Tom Lockyer is yet to decide on his future, following cardiac arrest. (Image via BBC)

The 29-year-old player collapsed on the pitch last December and was unresponsive for almost two minutes and 40 seconds. Although medical experts cleared him after surgery, he finds it challenging to determine his next steps. In an interview, Lockyer expressed concerns about leaving his pregnant partner to raise their child alone, prioritizing family over his football career.

Furthermore, the Luton Town captain stressed the significance of CPR training in light of his own experience. He underwent surgery to implant a defibrillator in his body, aiming to prevent the risk of future incidents.

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