Published December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Luton’s Tom Lockyer thanks ‘heroes’ who saved his life after cardiac arrest

Written By Prabakar Mahalingam

On 16 December 2023, soccer captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest[mfn]theguardian.com[/mfn] and collapsed during a match at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. He received CPR, was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator in the hospital, and was discharged after five days. Lockyer credits the “heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors, and paramedics” with saving his life and urges people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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Prabakar Mahalingam

Prabs (Prabakar) Mahalingam, Managing Partner for AED Leader is a renowned National provider of safety training, products, and proprietary compliance software dedicated to addressing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). With a mission to combat the devastating effects of SCA, Prabs leads in offering widespread CPR training and AED programs throughout North America and Internationally. From AED purchase and installation to comprehensive program management, including online tracking and physician oversight, your organizational safety is ensured. With a focus on first aid supplies and CPR training, Prabs, and AED Leader are committed to promoting safety and saving lives.