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Maradona opens eyes, begins consuming liquid
Maradona opens eyes, begins consuming liquid
April 27, 2004
AP - Apr 19, 2:47 pm EDT
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Diego Maradona opened his eyes and began taking liquids after more than a week in intensive care.
But the 43-year-old Argentine soccer great remained under a ``guarded prognosis'' and in intensive care after he was admitted to a hospital April 18 with serious heart and lung problems.
A medical update on Tuesday said Maradona's response to his medical treatment was ``satisfactory'' and that he was breathing on his own.
In the brief statement, Maradona's family said he ``was deeply appreciative of the support'' of his fans, some whom have kept up a marathon vigil outside the Suizo Argentina Clinic where he remains in a critical care unit
.Maradona opened his eyes for the first time Monday, the leading-circulation daily Clarin reported. The report said Maradona's former wife, Claudia, and their two teenage daughters were spending time at his bedside. Fans have kept a vigil for more than a week outside the hospital.
Maradona was taken off a respirator over the weekend and was breathing without an oxygen mask, his medical team said.
Maradona, who led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, retired from pro soccer in 1997.
April 27, 2004
AP - Apr 19, 2:47 pm EDT
More Photos
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Diego Maradona opened his eyes and began taking liquids after more than a week in intensive care.
But the 43-year-old Argentine soccer great remained under a ``guarded prognosis'' and in intensive care after he was admitted to a hospital April 18 with serious heart and lung problems.
A medical update on Tuesday said Maradona's response to his medical treatment was ``satisfactory'' and that he was breathing on his own.
In the brief statement, Maradona's family said he ``was deeply appreciative of the support'' of his fans, some whom have kept up a marathon vigil outside the Suizo Argentina Clinic where he remains in a critical care unit
.Maradona opened his eyes for the first time Monday, the leading-circulation daily Clarin reported. The report said Maradona's former wife, Claudia, and their two teenage daughters were spending time at his bedside. Fans have kept a vigil for more than a week outside the hospital.
Maradona was taken off a respirator over the weekend and was breathing without an oxygen mask, his medical team said.
Maradona, who led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, retired from pro soccer in 1997.