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Damar Hamlin in October
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Football pro Damar Hamlin's health has improved slightly after suffering cardiac arrest during an NFL game.
This was announced by his club Buffalo Bills.
"Damar remains in critical condition in intensive care with signs of improvement seen yesterday and overnight," the club said on Twitter.
Hamlin is expected to remain in intensive care and be continuously "monitored and treated" by the health team.
Hamlin's marketing rep, Jordon Rooney, previously told the Associated Press by phone that the situation was "moving in a positive direction."
"We all remain optimistic," Rooney added.
At the request of the family, he could not say more.
Hamlin is fighting for his life after suffering cardiac arrest in an NFL game on Monday.
On Tuesday (local time), his team reported a critical condition.
Hamlin is currently in the intensive care unit of a Cincinnati hospital.
Concern about the condition of the lungs
According to Hamlin's uncle Dorrian Glenn, Hamlin's condition has improved since Monday, but there are concerns about possible damage to the lungs.
The 24-year-old remains sedated.
According to the doctors, he could recover better in this condition, Glenn said.
“I know he fights.
We will continue to pray.
He's in good hands with the medical staff, the doctors have done a great job," Glenn told ESPN.
An audience of millions watched on Monday evening (local time) as the Buffalo Bills defenseman collapsed after a common tackle in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Paramedics and doctors rushed to the field and resuscitated him for minutes before he was taken to a hospital.
On the way there, he was resuscitated a second time, Hamlin's adviser Ron Butler told ESPN.
The drama surrounding Hamlin prompted a flood of sympathy and support.
Vigils were held in Cincinnati and in front of Bills Stadium.
“We pray for Damar and his family.
Moments like this put into perspective what it means to play the game we love," football superstar Tom Brady said on Twitter.
The 45-year-old quarterback and most successful player in NFL history called for money to be given to Hamlin's charitable foundation.
And the fans donated every minute.
More than six million US dollars had already been raised on the GoFundMe platform by Wednesday afternoon.
"Thank you again for your thoughts, prayers and generous support," Hamlin's family wrote about the fundraiser.
As a show of solidarity, some NFL teams changed their profile photo on social media to include Hamlin's jersey with the number three and the words "Pray for Hamlin."
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