Anthony Van Loo’s Heart Attack on the Pitch

Just when you think you have seen it or heard it all, there is always more. Belgian news reports that Anthony Van Loo, a 20-year-old Belgian soccer player, had a heart attack while playing a match for his team, K.S.V. Roeselare.

After a header to clear the ball, Anthony went down and began suffering seizures. The posted video (above) shows him walking towards an out-of-bounds ball and collapsing.

As he lays on his back, teammates and trainers rush to his side. That is when Van Loo’s body suddenly jolts, legs jerking/ kicking.

About a year ago, Anthony was diagnosed with a heart condition but was allowed by his doctor after a defibrillator was implanted in his chest. Yep, you heard right– a defibrillator. That same defibrillator saved his life on that pitch.

This is the magic of medical technology at work. Amazing!