Szolnoki Zsófia Sára, the lead singer of Loophia, broke her silence on Instagram following an incident on June 5, 2024, when she had to be resuscitated on stage at the Budapest Park, according to official statements shared by the artist. The medical emergency occurred just two minutes before the band was set to perform ahead of Elefánt, leaving the singer in a state of cardiac arrest for twenty-five minutes after a heart valve failed to close properly and triggered severe overstimulation.
Medical Details and Recovery After the Budapest Park Collapse
Emergency medical services initiated resuscitation immediately at the venue before transporting the singer to a hospital in a stable condition for further clinical examinations, as reported by Szolnoki Zsófia Sára. The ordeal left her dealing with temporary memory impairment during the initial recovery phase. Medical staff subsequently implanted an EV-ICD device beneath her chest to monitor her cardiac rhythm twenty-four hours a day. Toxicology screenings conducted during her hospital stay yielded completely negative results for both drugs and alcohol, according to statements from the singer’s mother.
Underlying Health Factors and Career Continuity
The sudden cardiac event stemmed from a hereditary heart condition, which was likely exacerbated by acute physical and mental stress stemming from her university studies, according to Szolnoki Zsófia Sára. Despite the severity of the medical emergency, the vocalist confirmed that Loophia will continue performing. The incident previously forced the Elefánt band to postpone their shared concert slot, though the groups have since rescheduled and completed the missed performance. The singer expressed gratitude to everyone who rendered assistance during the crisis.
Did you know?
An EV-ICD (Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) is placed outside the heart and veins—typically beneath the sternum—to deliver life-saving shocks or pacing if dangerous heart rhythms occur, providing continuous protection for patients with underlying cardiac conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused Szolnoki Zsófia Sára to collapse on stage?
According to the singer, a heart valve failed to close correctly, causing severe overstimulation that led to twenty-five minutes of cardiac arrest, rooted in an undiagnosed hereditary heart condition and heightened by academic stress.
What medical device was implanted following the incident?
Medical professionals implanted an EV-ICD device beneath her chest to monitor her heart rhythm continuously.
Were substances involved in the medical emergency?
Will the band Loophia continue to perform?
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