Saving Fabrice Muamba
The cardiologist who saved the Bolton footballer after he had a heart attack on the pitch
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
It's 10 years since one of the most dramatic moments in the history of Premiership football. Fans around the world held their breath when the Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on the pitch. His heart stopped for 78 minutes. Uma Doraiswamy has been speaking to cardiologist Dr Andrew Deaner, who ran from the stands to help save Fabrice Muamba's life.
PHOTO: The medical team treating Fabrice Muamba (Getty Images)