President Illa was taken by ambulance to the emergency room on Saturday, having experienced increasing pain since Friday night. Although he attempted to continue his routine and participated in an institutional visit to the Ascó City Council, the pain and motor deficiency worsened. Diagnostic tests, including an angioTAC and an MRI, were performed to evaluate his vascular system and rule out life-threatening conditions.
“"He has not had a stroke."
The medical team at Vall d'Hebron, led by Patricia Pozo and Judith Sánchez Raya (Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), has ruled out traumatic, tumor-related, and severe vascular causes. While the definitive diagnosis remains unclear, doctors are investigating a possible “inflammatory cause.” Illa is stable and is expected to leave the ICU shortly to begin a rehabilitation program.
“"I feel well and in good spirits. I have a few days of tests and recovery ahead of me."
Physicians have indicated that Illa needs to suspend his official agenda. The ideal prognosis suggests he will remain hospitalized for about two weeks to undergo intensive rehabilitation, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, to regain full functionality in his limbs.
During his convalescence, the Minister of the Presidency, Albert Dalmau, will temporarily assume the functions of the President, as stipulated by the Generalitat law. Dalmau will preside over the Consell Executiu and handle the government control session in the Parliament next week.
