[v1r]

"Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition."

[kellyhound]

Damn, hope he pulls through.

[ride]

I was expecting a career-ending hit. Like a Jack Tatum on Darryl Stingley type hit. That was pretty soft. Maybe it was just his time.

[TheCruxofBag]

I’ve heard some users speculating that this is commotio cordis.

This happens when a sudden blow happens to the area right above the heart during a crucial part in the heart beat cycle. This blow disrupts the heart rhythm and results in ventricular fibrillation - the heart is uselessly fluttering like a bag of worms - followed by cardiac arrest.

This often happens to boys and young men with a not-fully-developed thorax. It is often fatal, but provided there are prompt CPR and defibrillation efforts, the survival rate is 58%.

[stat007]

This was on national TV and a 19 second clip is the best we can do? Surely there's more, including the resuscitation efforts.

[Deepwater Horizon]

I hope the dude doesn't have brain damage. We shall see soon I bet.

[I'm a sicko]

I remember there being studies of athletes brains. Football players end up with severe brain damage over the years. Its insane how hard this is on the body.

[Pyramid_Head]

What a shitty hand to be dealt, hope he makes it.