NFL PING
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Posted on 09/06/2005 4:36:07 PM PDT by MikefromOhio
Edited on 09/06/2005 4:40:59 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
DENVER -- San Francisco 49ers lineman Thomas Herrion died from heart disease when he collapsed after a preseason game in Denver on Aug. 20, the Denver County coroner said Tuesday.
Herrion had ischemic heart disease, with significant blockage in his right coronary artery that caused the death of heart muscle, the city health department said in a news release. Herrion's heart was slightly enlarged.
Drug screens on Herrion's blood and urine found only atrophine, a drug administered when medical personnel tried to revive him.
This is going to be an ongoing story in the next 20-30 years with as many 300 lb+ players there are in the NFL.
He likely had predisposing genetic factors.
Screening is the future.
very possibly...
As I said though, this will become more common because of the number of absolutely humongous human beings in the NFL. Maybe (hopefully) not as young as this, but when they get older and retire.
I'd die of a broken heart too if I played for today's 49ers.
It's in my future two weeks from Friday. There is no good reason for adults not to undergo vascular ultrasound screening. It's cheap, painless, and takes no more than an hour.
It's a very sad story but thank God his family doesn't have to deal with anything other than a tragic physical condition for taking this young man from them.
heh...
I think this was one of the guys brought in to change that around in the next couple years.
well that and hopefully they will take the time to get themselves screened for the same thing.
The average life expectancy of an NFL player is already 55. I think we may even see that fall as the players get bigger and the toll on the body grows.
unfortunately, this is very possible.
but I do hope the trend reverses itself.
How sad. He was so young.
400# pounds, refused to see a Dr., Skin color was grey, probable diabetes, hypertension etc.....all undiagnosed
I spoke with him tuesday - and stood at his casket thursday
32 years old
Ive been heavy for 6 yrs due to meds (300#) - hypertension for 25 yrs (medically controlled), hypoglycemia (carbs are good! for me) - But recently left the plant for ft ministry - my bp has dropped from 150/98 to 140/80 in a period of days
still working to lose weight
But stress is the ultimate killer
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