Agüero case: the experience of Oberto, who had the same and played again

Less than a week ago, the clock in the world of football stopped, the pulsations of the fans rose to a thousand and Argentina lived a few shocking seconds. In the middle of the game between Barcelona and Alavés, Sergio Aguero suffered a cardiac arrhythmia and had to leave the field of play to be transferred to the Barcelona Hospital, where he remained overnight for observation.

As the hours passed, the waters calmed down and, although Kun will not be able to play until next year, the forward is already safe and sound at home. The one who emerged in the lower ranks of Independiente was not the only Argentine athlete to suffer this type of heart failure while competing and there is a well-remembered case: that of Fabricio Oberto.

“In my second year in the NBA (2007) I had the first episode. I had three cardiosversion resets, that is, the shock. I lived that experience three times, but I tried to take it with the greatest peace of mind because the whole team of doctors was there, “he began by counting Fabricio Oberto, Olympic champion in Athens 2004 and member of the Golden Generation.

“At the time we were doing a very quiet practice and my heart was beating 214 beats per minute, crazy. You feel like you have your heart in your mouth. Right there they waxed me to be able to pass the extender, “he confessed in dialogue with Todo Noticias.

Also, the NBA champion in the 2006/07 season with the San Antonio Spurs, revealed: “What changes you is at the moment of the race in which he grabs you. I was lucky to be able to continue playing. “

“I am a symptomatic patient so I can tell hours before that I am going to have the arrhythmia“, highlighted who had to be treated urgently on three occasions because of this heart problem.

“The first reset was given to me two days before the playoffs start in 2007.. The following year we were going to play the conference final with the Lakers and in a moment I say to one ‘that capable is the cabal that we have to run’, ha, “he said.

In addition, he released an episode that had an Argentine as a witness. “I was once playing with Delfino and in a free kick I felt that feeling that I was beginning to hear everything from afar. He asked me if I was okay and I said ‘I’m dizzy’, then I went to the bank and didn’t go back in. “

“When I played I did it with sensors, the doctors saw what was happening to me live. But they were in another place so that the ball would not lift, and the worst that can happen to you in this situation is that fear and thinking that you are not 100% “, he concluded.

Reset: The documentary of Oberto’s life