Referring to a source familiar with the situation, REN TV wrote that Roman Kostomarov’s performance has started to improve and his condition is assessed as stable. The publication also notes that the figure skater has undergone several blood cleansing procedures. The newspaper Izvestia confirms the information on plasmapheresis (blood purification) against the background of sepsis.
The improvement in the athlete’s condition was also reported by TASS, whose source noted that the skater was gradually brought out of his drug slumber.
“After the problems with spasms of the cerebral vessels, Roman slowly regains his senses, comes out of his drug slumber. Its performance is stable without deterioration. But it is too early to draw conclusions, it takes time, ”the source said.
At the same time, three days ago, on February 23, the newspaper Izvestia, citing its source, wrote that the doctors were still afraid to bring the skater out of his sleep of drugs.
“Edema has gone to the head. Ophthalmologists regularly examine him when he’s edematous, and it’s too early to talk about anything. Doctors estimate his chances at 50/50: If the immune system can’t fight back, then no medication will help. When his blood was cleansed, they expected his immune system to give a positive disposition. But because he was paralyzed, there were other side effects that needed to be treated with other drugs, and this cannot have a positive effect on the immune system,” says the source.
Sport-Express confirmed the positive dynamics in the figure skater’s situation, noting that Kostomarov has been stable for the past few days and his performance began to improve on the evening of February 25.
It is a good symptom that recovery is gradual rather than immediate, because in medicine, a rapid recovery often results in a rapid disappearance. Doctors continue to monitor the tests carefully and avoid sudden intervention,” the newspaper wrote, citing its source.
Russian speed skater, Olympic medalist Ivan Skobrev did not divulge details of Kostomarov’s condition on February 25, stating that everyone expects a recovery.
“I tell all reporters that it makes sense to make any comments when Roman recovers. We wait and hope,” Skobrev was quoted by Sport-Express.
The double skating world champion Alexei Tikhonov admitted to everyone who participated in the “Ice Age” show tour of Ilya Averbukh. Together again” is in tension over the news about Kostomarov, a longtime member of the Ice Age show.
“Yes, we are all in such a situation … we are very nervous, worried and praying that everything will be fine for Rome.
But you can’t help skiing, you can’t help meeting people, and I’m sure Roman will support us a lot in this regard. Of course now everyone has incredible experiences, sorrows associated with the situation, but we pray with him.
Each of us. I do not know, it is difficult for me to express it, ”quoting Sport-Express Tikhonov.
The eminent skater also told how she relates to numerous news about Kostomarov.
“Of course I’m extremely negative about such a volume and flurry of news. I’m not sure if it’s reliable or not, as it’s taken from different sources. It’s worth waiting for a pause and waiting until people are ready to give some information and tell you what’s going on. I would do that, this is my opinion, ”said Tikhonov.
Information about the hospitalization of Roman Kostomarov appeared on January 10, the skater has been in the hospital for more than a month. The initial diagnosis was pneumonia, but subsequent complications from the disease led to surgical interventions – the skater’s feet and partially toes were amputated, according to media reports.