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Christian Eriksen, who collapsed during Denmark's recent game after previously suffering a cardiac arrest and receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), demonstrated that athletes with ICDs can return to professional sports. While some leagues prohibit participation, organizations like FIFA, UEFA, and Germany's Bundesliga permit athletes with ICDs to compete after individual medical assessments. Advances in ICD technology have improved safety and functionality, allowing athletes like Eriksen to resume high-level competition, although risks and personal decisions remain significant considerations.
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