Wilson Fittipaldi chokes and suffers cardiac arrest at age 80

Wilson Fittipaldi chokes and suffers cardiac arrest at age 80

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While celebrating 80 years of life at a party, Wilson Fittipaldi experienced moments of tension. When he choked on a piece of meat, he was unable to breathe for a long time and ended up suffering a cardiac arrest. Thus, the former pilot was rushed to the hospital and received care from doctors. However, the Brazilian’s health status is stable.

According to information on the Grand Prix website, Wilsinho was enjoying his party when he choked on a piece of meat. Feeling sick, it took him a while to breathe normally. With the complication, the former pilot suffered cardiac arrest and needed to be intubated and sedated by the Prevent Senior Hospitallocated in Itaim Bibiin the south zone of the city of São Paulo.

So far, doctors and family have not released any medical report on his health status. Wilson Fittipaldi. In an interview with the Grande Prêmio website, Christian Fittipaldi, son of the former pilot, stated that his father remains stable and that there are still concerns from doctors. Thus, the neurological aspect and the risk of infections have required greater care from the hospital after the scare.

Through social networks, Wilsinho appeared well before suffering cardiac arrest. In front of the cake celebrating his 80th birthday, he posed next to his children and wished everyone a merry Christmas. It is worth mentioning that the former driver’s scare mobilized Brazilian motorsport fans, who provided support and solidarity for him and his family at this time.

At Christmas lunch, Wilsinho choked on a piece of meat and went into cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated and is sedated and intubated. We are waiting for him to wake up. He has a difficult post-surgical history of post-sedative recovery. One day at a time, let’s wait“, he stated Rita Fittipaldiwife of Wilson.

WHO WAS WILSON FITTIPALDI?

Wilson Fittipaldi Jr. He gained considerable fame as an official motorsport announcer. He even competed in the 1972 and 1973 seasons of the Formula 1 for the Brabham. In 1975, he founded with his brother, Emersonthe national team Copersucarwhich was in the famous category in 1975 and 1982.


Source: Atrevida

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