Premier League Fixture Goes Ahead

Last updated : 21 March 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Bolton have confirmed their scheduled Premier League meeting with Blackburn on Saturday will go ahead.

Muamba was "effectively dead" for 78 minutes following his cardiac arrest at Tottenham on Saturday.

After working on Muamba for 48 minutes before his arrival at hospital, Dr Tobin confirmed the player continued to receive treatment for 30 minutes before his heart showed signs of activity.

Dr Tobin: "In effect he was dead in that time on the pitch.

"Fabrice was in a type of cardiac arrest where the heart is showing lots of electrical activity but no muscular activity.

"It's something that often responds to drugs and shocks.

"Now heaven knows why, but Fabrice had, in total, 15 shocks. He had a further 12 shocks in the ambulance."

Dr Andrew Deaner, the cardiologist and Tottenham fan who leapt from his seat in the crowd and rushed onto the pitch to help: "If you're going to use the term miraculous, I guess it could be used here.

"I whispered into his ear 'What's your name?

"He gave his name.

"I said 'I understand you're a very good footballer'. And he said 'I try'."

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