Fabrice Muamba

[orangeman]

This really is mind blowing stuff - all they can say is that it's a miracle -

Fabrice Muamba was 'dead' for 78 minutes - Bolton doctor
Fabrice Muamba was "in effect dead" for 78 minutes following his on-field collapse, the Bolton Wanderers club doctor Jonathan Tobin has revealed.

Doctors say it is too early to predict whether he will play football again.

But Dr Tobin said he is amazed by the 23-year-old's recovery so far.

Use accessible player and disable flyout menusMuamba was 'dead' for 78 mins - Bolton doctor tells BBC Sport's Dan Roan
In an emotional interview, Dr Tobin said: "It was 48 minutes when he collapsed to reaching hospital and a further 30 minutes after that. He was, in effect, dead at that time."

He added: "We were fearing the worst and didn't think we would get the recovery we had. It's incredible."

Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest in Wanderers' FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Dr Tobin told BBC Sport's Dan Roan how Bolton physio Andy Mitchell was the first to spot the player had collapsed.

The doctor recalled: "He screamed, 'Get on the pitch, get on the pitch'. It was obvious something major was happening."

Dr Tobin said Muamba was given two defibrillator shocks on the pitch, one in the players' tunnel and a further 12 in the ambulance on the way to hospital but none worked.

Muamba treatment timeline
•1813 GMT: Muamba collapses on the pitch due to a cardiac arrest 41 minutes into Bolton's FA Cup quarter-final with Tottenham at White Hart Lane
•1819 GMT: Medics move Muamba to an ambulance after failing to revive him on the pitch in front of a stunned crowd
•1901 GMT: Muamba arrives at the London Chest hospital
•1931 GMT: Muamba receives 15 defibrillator shocks in total before his heart starts beating again
The doctor said it was only when medics at London Chest Hospital took over that the situation began to sink in. He added: "I went into the corridor and cried.

"This is Fabrice, not someone who has gone down in the street. I know him, know his family, joke with him every day."

Tottenham club doctor Shabaaz Mughal was among those who rushed to Muamba's aid. He said: "He appeared to take a couple of gasps but was then unresponsive."

The pair were further helped by Dr Andrew Deaner, Consultant Cardiologist at London Chest Hospital, who was at the game as a fan, and ran on to the pitch to lend his expertise.

He said: "As soon as I saw them start CPR, something twitched in me. You always hope that, if you have a defibrillator and get there quickly, they will respond to at least two or three shocks. The longer the resuscitation, the less the chances of survival. But this is a very fit 23-year-old and those attending him are trained in CPR.

Use accessible player and disable flyout menus'Miraculous recovery' - Doctor who ran on to pitch speaks to BBC Sport's Dan Roan
"If I was ever going to use the term miraculous it could be used here. He has made a remarkable recovery so far.

"Two hours after [regaining consciousness] I whispered in his ear, 'What's your name?' and he said, 'Fabrice Muamba'. I said, 'I hear you're a really good footballer' and he said, 'I try'. I had a tear in my eye."

The consultant added: "We don't want to get ahead of ourselves but, as things stand, his life is not in danger at this time.

"It is early days so it is not possible to say [if he will play again]."

Dr Sam Mohiddin, the Consultant Cardiologist now looking after Muamba, said: "Fabrice has continued to demonstrate positive signs of recovery.

"His outcome has been extraordinary as a result of extraordinary care.

"He has exceeded our expectations but this remains very early in what could be a very lengthy recovery period.

"The critical thing was the rapid, prompt and very effective CPR at White Hart Lane and expertise from the London ambulance service.

"Normal life is within the spectrum of possibility."

[Harold Disgracey]

fabrice muamba (@fmuamba)
3/30/12 1:42 PM
Fab wanted me to post this pic for you all and to also say thank you for such overwhelming support. pic.twitter.com/t9yeBk7T

[laoislad]

ITALIAN football was in mourning this afternoon after a player died following an on-pitch collapse.

In a terrible echo of Bolton star Fabrice Muamba's shock hospitalisation last month, Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini was pronounced dead after suffering a cardiac arrest during his team's Serie B match at Pescara.

The 25-year-old collapsed in the 31st minute and received treatment on the pitch - reportedly including a heart massage in a bid to resuscitate him - before being rushed to hospital.

The match was abandoned and the players left the field in tears.

Last night there were claims a parked cop car delayed help getting to Morosini. Pescara goalie Luca Anania said: "My team-mates carried the stretcher to the ambulance."

"We have done everything possible to save him but he never regained consciousness," doctor Leonardo Paloscia told reporters.

Another doctor at the Pescara hospital said he was dead on arrival at hospital.

Following the tragedy, all Italian football league games have been suspended.

[orangeman]

Fabrice Muamba: Bolton midfielder discharged from hospital


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has paid tribute to the London Chest Hospital staff after being discharged.

The 24-year-old was technically "dead" for 78 minutes after suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing in a game against Tottenham on 17 March and had been in hospital since then.

"I am naturally very pleased to be discharged from hospital," he said.

"It is absolutely fantastic news that Fabrice has been discharged from hospital and everyone at the club is delighted
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Owen Coyle
"I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to every single member of staff who played a part in my care."

Muamba, pictured with Dr Andrew Deaner and Dr Sam Mohiddin of the Barts Health NHS Trust on his discharge, said: "Their dedication, professionalism and expertise is simply amazing and I will forever be in their debt. I also wish to say thank you to all the many well-wishers who have sent thousands of messages of support."

And in a joint press release issued by the Trust and his club, the midfielder continued: "Now I am out of hospital, I am looking forward to continuing my recovery and spending precious time with my family."

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle said: "It is absolutely fantastic news that Fabrice has been discharged from hospital and everyone at the club is delighted.

"We would also like to add our thanks to the staff at The London Chest Hospital for their care and treatment of Fabrice, which has been outstanding.

"It is important that Fabrice and his family are now given time and space to be together, and we would ask the media to continue to respect their privacy."

[ziggy90]

Great news.

[muppet]

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[stew]

Delighted for Muamba, very sorry to hear about the death of the Serie B player though. Madness altogether.

[Radda bout yeee]

http://www.balls.ie/2012/04/16/antonio-di-natale-class-act/

What a legend!!. That's a serious act of kindness.

[dec]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19265338

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has announced he has retired from all forms of professional football.

Muamba, 24, collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest on 17 March during Bolton's FA Cup tie with Tottenham Hotspur.

"While the news is devastating, I have much to be thankful for," said Muamba.

"I thank God that I am alive and I pay tribute once again to the members of the medical team who never gave up on me."

His retirement comes from the recommendation of his medical team, following extensive consultations with leading cardiologists both in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Muamba had travelled to Belgium earlier in the week to undergo minor heart surgery, which was said to have been routine and have no bearing on whether the player would return to action.

The news comes just six months after he suffered the cardiac arrest with doctors saying he was "in effect dead" for 78 minutes.

He was given 15 defibrillator shocks before his heart started beating again and he spent around four weeks in intensive care.

"Since suffering my heart attack and being discharged from hospital, I have remained utterly positive in the belief I could one day resume my playing career and play for Bolton Wanderers once again," said Muamba in a statement.

"As part of my on-going recovery, last week I travelled to Belgium to seek further medical advice from a leading cardiologist.

"But the news I received was obviously not what I had hoped it would be and it means I am now announcing my retirement from professional football."

Muamba began his career at Arsenal and moved to Birmingham City, before playing for Bolton Wanderers for four years.

"Football has been my life since I was a teenage boy and it has given me so many opportunities," he said.

"Above all else, I love the game and count myself very lucky to have been able to play at the highest level."

[magpie seanie]

A pity but as he says himself he has a lot to be thankful for. Surely he will have a good career in coaching with what he has experienced as well as his technical knowledge. Anyway, best of luck to the fella.