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Statement by Bolton:

"Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care in the Heart Attack Centre at The London Chest Hospital," the statement said.

"Fabrice was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening after collapsing at White Hart Lane, where he sustained a cardiac arrest during the FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur.

"Fabrice received prolonged resuscitation at the ground and on route to The London Chest Hospital, where his heart eventually started working.

"As is normal medical practice, Fabrice remains anaesthetised in intensive care and will be for at least 24 hours.

"His condition continues to be closely monitored by the cardiac specialists at the hospital."

Bolton manager Owen Coyle added: "Fabrice's family have asked me to pass on their thanks for the many, many kind messages of support from not only Bolton fans but also fans from clubs across the country and abroad.

"All our thoughts and prayers are for Fabrice and his family. The family would also like to thank the media for respecting their privacy at this time."

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/bolton-midfielder-muamba-remains-critically-ill.html

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My apologies if it this sounds a bit racist, but this sudden heart attack appears to affect African footballers far more than others. There have been no fewer than 11 such incidents (Muamba included) in the last 20 or so years involving black players. Lillian Thuram went through his whole career without knowing he had a heart defect, as well.

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My apologies if it this sounds a bit racist, but this sudden heart attack appears to affect African footballers far more than others. There have been no fewer than 11 such incidents (Muamba included) in the last 20 or so years involving black players. Lillian Thuram went through his whole career without knowing he had a heart defect, as well.

I don't think you're comment is racist at all, but what you may have picked up on is that it is a problem that has a correlation to ethnicity as well as hereditary. A study in the US found that African-American athletes were 3 x more likely to have an abnormal ECG than their white counterparts.

http://www.sportssafety.org/articles/heart-disease/

http://www.cardiosmart.org/news/default.aspx?id=1240

What I find amazing is that they miss these heart issues even with all the medical screenings that professional athletes undergo.

Any news on Muamba today? Is he still being kept in an induced coma? My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family. I can imagine how his wife feels and my heart breaks for her.

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Yeah they were saying on Sky Sports some problems arent so easily detected despite screening etc :(

Just hope he pulls through..kinda good how much stuff has changed since Jose complained when Cech was injured.Was reading in the Mail the changes they may from the complaint and defintly has helped things

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