[Albion] Enock Mwepu (Retired 10/10/2022)

[lawros left foot]

Poor.

Why?

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

I think they can fit you with an implanted defibrillator. It'll monitor your heartbeat and shock you back to life if it stops (in theory).

My sister-in-law has one. Not for a congenital condition, but just for having a dodgy heart after a bad infection. AFAIK, she hasn't had it go off on her...yet.

Yeah, Christian Eriksen has one of course, so he can keep playing. Guess not an option for Mwepu.

 

[lawros left foot]

Serious question, does knowing about this help you and your family avoid further cardiac arrests?

Not sure I'd want to know I had a ticking time bomb in my body, how do you guys cope with that?

I have had an implanted defribulator in my chest since my first cardiac arrest. It has shocked my heart back into normal rhythm over 60 times. Without it I would undoubtedly be dead. My close relatives have the same syndrome but a lesser version of it, they are checked on a regular basis for changes in the condition.

 

[wunt be druv]

So sad for Enoch, hope he has a long and happy life away from football and hope we get to see him back at the Amex to show our appreciation of him. All the best Enoch!!

 

[eaglesdan]

Despite my Palace allegiances, this is dreadful news, for someone aged 24 to have to retire due to ill health. Hope he finds another role within the game

 

[Trevor]

Very sad news. At least it has been found. I wish him all the best

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

I was up at the Amex at 10am this morning at the MSK clinic.
The specialist while chatting told me about Enock.
I couldn't believe it.
What a terrible shame and I wish him all the best in the future.

 

[Reddleman]

Why?

The fact you have to ask says it all. Read the room your comment was crass and insensitive.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I have had an implanted defribulator in my chest since my first cardiac arrest. It has shocked my heart back into normal rhythm over 60 times. Without it I would undoubtedly be dead. My close relatives have the same syndrome but a lesser version of it, they are checked on a regular basis for changes in the condition.

Science amazes me at times. How does this thing work? Do you feel anything when you are being shocked back into normal rhythm?

 

[andys320]

Such a sad time for Enock and his family, but hopefully with time will come to see the benefits of BHA's first class medical support and go on to enjoy a long and happy life. Really puts football into perspective.

Thank you for the wonderful football, played with that beaming smile.

 

[rippleman]

The fact you have to ask says it all. Read the room your comment was crass and insensitive.

 

[oldboyroy]

Gutted for him and his family and wish him well in his future. Some great moments from him in an Albion shirt and a huge part of our 9th place finish last season. Thank you Mwepu and thank heavens its been flagged up now rather than anything unthinkable on the pitch!

 

[US Seagull]

Yeah, Christian Eriksen has one of course, so he can keep playing. Guess not an option for Mwepu.

Yeah. Who knows. Maybe Mwepu's is worse / different to Eriksen's problem? After all, as far as I can tell from the coverage, he got ill while on a flight. Not in the middle of a match. So maybe that suggests it's more serious? I don't know, I'm not a cardiologist.

Or maybe Mwepu is just not willing to risk it? I can't say I'd blame him.

 

[lawros left foot]

The fact you have to ask says it all. Read the room your comment was crass and insensitive.

I am sorry if I have offended you.
I have suffered over 60 of these heart related arrhythmias, so, I understand how bad it can be. I have also had my heart stop for a short period. I do find a little bit of humour does relieve the understandable stress of the situation.

 

[lawros left foot]

Science amazes me at times. How does this thing work? Do you feel anything when you are being shocked back into normal rhythm?

Yes, you do feel it, it can be like being kicked in the back, or you can sleep through it, as I have done a couple of times.
Luckily, I have only gone into arrhythmia when I’m asleep ( apart from once, in hospital, they got the drugs wrong) so, the first thing I feel is waking up with a massive feeling of panic, then the defribulator does it’s business about a second later, and then you have such a huge belt of adrenaline, it takes an age to get back to sleep.
Thankfully, I had an operation 5 years ago,that has reduced the episodes of arrhythmia to zero, at the moment but, it could return.

 

[BBassic]

Yes, you do feel it, it can be like being kicked in the back, or you can sleep through it, as I have done a couple of times.
Luckily, I have only gone into arrhythmia when I’m asleep ( apart from once, in hospital, they got the drugs wrong) so, the first thing I feel is waking up with a massive feeling of panic, then the defribulator does it’s business about a second later, and then you have such a huge belt of adrenaline, it takes an age to get back to sleep.
Thankfully, I had an operation 5 years ago,that has reduced the episodes of arrhythmia to zero, at the moment but, it could return.

What was the operation, if you don't mind my asking?

I had some terrible arrhythmia episodes when I was 17. They did a cardiac ablation and that sorted me right out.

Interestingly when they were investigating the arrhythmia problem they discovered a separate heart condition (bicuspid valve) that would have gone entirely unnoticed otherwise.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Yes, you do feel it, it can be like being kicked in the back, or you can sleep through it, as I have done a couple of times.
Luckily, I have only gone into arrhythmia when I’m asleep ( apart from once, in hospital, they got the drugs wrong) so, the first thing I feel is waking up with a massive feeling of panic, then the defribulator does it’s business about a second later, and then you have such a huge belt of adrenaline, it takes an age to get back to sleep.
Thankfully, I had an operation 5 years ago,that has reduced the episodes of arrhythmia to zero, at the moment but, it could return.

Crikey. I can only imagine the adrenaline when this happens. I wish you all the best.

 

[Invicta]

Real shame for him to retire so young. He was looking a real player at the end of last season and was thriving in the Prem Lge. Best of luck to him for the future, be nice to see him at the Amex soon so the crowd can show their appreciation.

 

[Dougie]

Very sad news for the lad. He looked a very promising player.

 

[Reddleman]

I am sorry if I have offended you.
I have suffered over 60 of these heart related arrhythmias, so, I understand how bad it can be. I have also had my heart stop for a short period. I do find a little bit of humour does relieve the understandable stress of the situation.

It’s cool I was over reacting. Bad day and was just being grumpy. Sorry to hear your issues in this area that sounds very difficult. Hope you are well.