Bove to Be Discharged after Insertion of Removable ICD

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·10 December 2024

Bove to Be Discharged after Insertion of Removable ICD

Edoardo Bove will undergo a small procedure to insert a removable implantable cardioverter defibrillator on Tuesday. If all goes well, he’ll be discharged from the hospital by the end of the week. According to international guidelines, the measure is mandatory for all patients who suffered a cardiac arrest due to atrial fibrillation, La Repubblica reported.

The patient has been informed of the risks and consequences and has given his green light. On the other hand, he’ll have the faculty of taking it away down the road.

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Bove won’t be allowed to play in Italy with an ICD. It’ll be possible in other countries, for instance, England, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Christian Eriksen had to leave Inter after a similar event during Euro 2020 but eventually continued his career elsewhere. The instrument intervenes to correct the heart rhythm when necessary.

Cardiologist Antonio Spataro weighed in.

“In Italy, the law mandates an agonistic certification for those who practice any sport. There are some conditions that can negate it. What happened to Bove and the ICD are among those. After six months, he’ll be able to participate in non-contact activities that require moderate physical effort. Other countries leave the choice up to the person. There’s an ethical debate on the matter. If somebody earns a lot with what he’s doing, he generally keeps going. Instead, we have different bylaws and are advanced in that regard.”

Bove will leave the hospital and head home between Thursday and Saturday. He joined Fiorentina on loan from Roma last summer.