A little over a week after suffering cardiac arrest on the field, the Buffalo Bills safety was discharged from hospital on Wednesday morning.
Hamlin had been transferred to Buffalo Medical Center on Monday. He was released 48 hours later after undergoing a full medical evaluation as well as a series of cardiac, neurological and vascular tests.
“In consultation with the team of doctors, we are confident that Damar can be safely released to continue his fitness at home and with the Bills,” said Dr.r Jamie Nadler.
Hamlin returns home after spending two days undergoing tests at Buffalo General Medical Center. He transferred to Buffalo after spending the past week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where the 24-year-old Pittsburgh-area native enjoyed what doctors called “a remarkable recovery.”
Hamlin collapsed on the court after being hit in the chest by Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins while making what appeared to be a routine tackle during the first quarter of the Bills’ game at Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The game was ultimately canceled by the NFL.
Hamlin spent the first two days in the hospital sedated and intubated. On Wednesday, he was awakened and was able to grasp the hands of those present at his bedside. He was eventually taken off the ventilator and was able to address his teammates on Friday. During the Bills’ victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, Hamlin reacted to the game in real time on Twitter, and “activated almost every alert from the medical unit” by his enthusiastic reactions, according to his doctors. caregivers.