EPL - Boltan Player Fabrice Muamba's heart stopped beating for two hours after collapse

EPL- Bolton Player Fabrice Muamba's heart stopped beating for two hours after collapse

 

Bolton player Fabrice Muamba was still fighting for his life in intensive care on Sunday night, remaining in critical condition a day after collapsing during a match because of a cardiac arrest.

 

Referee Howard Webb ended the match after 41 minutes after Muamba collapsed to the White Hart Lane pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The 23-year-old received prolonged resuscitation on the pitch and in an ambulance en route to the London Chest Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Paramedics could not get Muamba's heart beating on its own for almost two hours.

A statement from the hospital and Bolton this morning also revealed Muamba, who is a father of one, would remain "anaesthetised in intensive care and will be for at least 24 hours".

Bolton Wanderers' Fabrice Muamba was in a stable but critical condition on Monday, two days after he suddenly collapsed during a match, the hospital treating him said.
Muamba slumped onto the turf towards the end of the first half of an FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham's White Hart Lane ground on Saturday.
It was later confirmed the 23-year-old had suffered a cardiac arrest.
A statement issued on behalf of Bolton and the London Chest Hospital at 9.30am local time (0930GMT) Monday said: "Fabrice Muamba's heart condition is stable, but he remains critically ill in intensive care at The London Chest Hospital.
"The family is grateful to the media for continuing to respect their privacy at this time."
Muamba's plight sparked a wave of concern from fellow Premier League players and football fans worldwide.