SAO PAULO (AP) – Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been discharged from hospital five days after being admitted with a heart condition.
Oscar’s current club, São Paulo, said: statement The player was reportedly discharged from the hospital on Sunday.
It added that after extensive testing, it was determined that Oscar had “experienced vasovagal syncope.” This is a common cause of syncope, which occurs after a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate.
“Due to his stable condition and clinically good condition throughout his hospitalization, the player will follow a medical rest program over the next few days,” the statement continued.
Oscar was taken away by ambulance He was taken to Israel Rita Einstein Hospital on Tuesday after collapsing during preseason testing. He reportedly lost consciousness for about two minutes, and the club announced at the time that he “exhibited complications involving heart changes.”
The 34-year-old is under contract with Sao Paulo until 2027. he returned to his boyhood club After a long stay in China, he joined the team on a free transfer in December of last year.
Oscar joined Chelsea in 2012, winning one Europa League title and two Premier League titles.
He moved to Shanghai midway through Chelsea’s 2016-17 season for a reported fee of $73 million. He won three Super League titles in China and became a fan favorite in Asia as well.
Oscar represented Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, scoring the only goal in a 7-1 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, which led to Germany winning the championship.
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