The host became unwell live on air, was transported by ambulance, and his diagnosis has been revealed
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Sergio Lapegüe caused concern by suddenly leaving Lape Club Social, the show he hosts on América TV.
The host left live on air and was replaced by Mauro Szeta, which set off alarms among viewers and colleagues.
La promo oficial de "Lape Club Social" en América TV
What happened on air with Sergio Lapegüe?
Everything happened on Monday, August 4, while Marina Calabró was presenting her usual entertainment segment. In the middle of the broadcast, she requested a video to illustrate her information.
When the video ended, Lapegüe was no longer in the studio. In his place, Mauro Szeta appeared, who took over the program without providing further details.
Marina Calabró reassured viewers on air
Faced with the audience's surprise, Calabró clarified what had happened: "The magic of television. Lape is fine, don't be alarmed. Absolutely nothing happened."
Although she tried to downplay the incident, Lapegüe did not return to the air for the rest of the program.
What diagnosis did Lapegüe receive after his episode?
Later, Marina Calabró reported that the journalist was taken by ambulance and evaluated by doctors. What seemed to be low blood pressure turned out to be a spike.
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According to the columnist, the host suffered what would be an auric migraine, a type of headache that affects vision.
"Suddenly, he lost vision in one eye"
Calabró spoke with him hours later and revealed: "At one moment he was looking at me and the next he lost vision in one eye. In the other, everything looked very blurry. He got really scared."
Given the symptoms, América's medical team decided to act quickly and recommended his transfer to a clinic for tests.
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How is Sergio Lapegüe's health progressing?
According to the latest information, Lapegüe is out of danger and remains under medical observation. He was prescribed a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes.
His daughter Micaela has accompanied him from the very beginning. The host is stable, but it has not yet been confirmed whether he will return to the program in the coming days.
Sergio Lapegüe padece de asma por lo que preocupó a todos su cuadro respiratorio grave
What is an auric migraine?
Auric migraine is a type of headache that is usually accompanied by visual disturbances. It can include blurred vision, flashing lights, or partial loss of sight.
In many cases, these symptoms cause confusion and fear. That's why a quick diagnosis is key to rule out neurological problems.
