The La Plata club announces the official diagnosis after the accident suffered by the midfielder trained at Huachipato. According to the trans-Andean team’s special reports, the player suffered from “superior longitudinal sinus (brain) thrombosis.”
La Plata students submit the official medical report that noted Javier Altamirano’s convulsions on the field for which he was transported by ambulance during the duel between the Pincharratas and Boca Juniorr. The club announces that the national team footballer is stable and returns to what caused his collapse on the pitch.
“After the studies carried out today, it was determined that the cause of the seizure suffered by the player was a thrombosis of the superior longitudinal sinus (brain). He is stable, taking appropriate medications and awaiting further studies. “He will remain hospitalized for further monitoring.”
During the last hours, the footballer underwent various examinations. He admitted that he did not remember anything about the episode that would mark his career. He is accompanied by his pregnant wife. He does not have any type of telephone contact, as this was prohibited as part of the intensive treatment he was undergoing.
Altamirano underwent a series of medical tests: electroencephalogram, comprehensive laboratory tests and was kept under observation overnight. From La Roja, through Dr. Roberto Yáñez, I also followed it.
This Monday, Juan Román Riquelme, former historic Argentine player and now president of Boca Juniors, spoke on this subject. “With what happened to (Javier) Altamirano, we were all scared. The only thing we wanted was to know if the boy was okay. This gave us great peace of mind. The most important thing now is that he is doing well,” said the current leader.
In addition, Riquelme addressed the suspension of the match, which at the beginning was a topic that sparked discussions between the players of both teams, because apparently the xeneizes wanted to restart the actions. Román was categorical: “The game takes second place. Let him play when he has to, we care about the person.
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