Dr. Amr Othman, the attending physician for Ahmed Rafat, Modern Future’s player, has revealed new details about the player’s health condition and the latest developments in his response to treatment.
Speaking on the “On Time Stadium” program on ON Time Sports channel on Thursday evening, Dr. Amr Othman stated: “There are organs and systems in Ahmed Rafat’s body that are recovering, starting with the heart.”
He added: “The heart, which was the primary issue, is recovering, with continuous monitoring to determine the causes that led to this.
The heart muscle’s efficiency is steadily improving, and there has been a disappearance of irregular heartbeats in the last 48 hours.
The player’s blood circulation has significantly improved away from stimulants, and there is very good observation and reassurance.”
Dr. Ahmed Rafat continued: “The second system that has recovered is the central nervous system and consciousness level.
This was evident through the reduction of sedative medications given to the player due to his tolerance to the breathing tube.
When sedative doses are reduced, we see a response, and the consciousness level is not affected.”
He further explained: “We are conducting kidney dialysis for 48 hours, and afterward, routine examinations will continue.
The kidney doctor, in coordination with the care team, will determine the next steps, along with conducting further brain scans.”
“The respiratory and lung system is in a better condition than yesterday.
We were concerned about a slight setback on the third day, which I communicated to a club official at Modern Future.
However, the setback was minor due to the immune response to the external tube placed in the player’s lung and respiratory tract, which is normal.
But doctors treated it by intensifying antibiotics scientifically and methodically, and the lung is on its way to recovery.”
“We were worried about electrolyte imbalance and consulted the kidney doctor, awaiting his decision on whether the player will continue with kidney dialysis or not.
There is a possibility of continuing with activation dialysis.”
He pointed out that the medical team is currently aiming to keep the player’s heart rate below 100 beats per minute, especially as it currently reaches 70 beats while he is sleeping on the ventilator.
Dr. Ahmed Rafat concluded: “As long as the player is on a ventilator and receiving circulatory stimulants, the situation is not continuous.
However, when he begins to breathe normally and reduces stimulants, we can say he has recovered.
The player must undergo tests to wean off the ventilator.”
