Savy King Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery After Match Collapse
Angel City defender Savy King is recovering after successful heart surgery prompted by a collapse during a game against the Utah Royals.
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Angel City defender Savy King, 20, collapsed during a match and underwent successful heart surgery for an abnormality. Both teams expressed distress, and the league is reviewing protocols post-incident. King's family thanked supporters and medical staff for their care.
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Savy King collapsed due to a heart abnormality detected after she was rushed to the hospital following the incident on the field.
Savy King underwent successful heart surgery and is recovering well with an excellent prognosis, according to her team and family statements.
Both teams expressed distress about the incident, with some players and coaches questioning the continuation of the game, while the league announced it would review policies and protocols regarding medical emergencies on the field.
Savy King's family expressed deep gratitude for the support from Angel City players, staff, fans, and the wider soccer community and confirmed that she is recovering well and looking forward to returning home soon.
Savy King was initially treated at California Hospital Medical Center and then transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where doctors discovered the heart abnormality and performed the surgery.
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