from the PacMasters Update Email
Ross Shoemaker, RIP
1942-2007
Ross Shoemaker died suddenly at the Senior Games following one of his swims. Ross had collapsed on the deck, and was not able to be revived. It is a terrible loss - Ross was a longtime member of the San Mateo Marlins, a warm and supportive man, and a devoted swimmer with an encouraging word for everyone.
Ross coached at Chabot Junior College for many years. Services are pending.
I don't think I need to point out the frequncy with which these unfortunate events have been occuring recently. Should active swimmers be getting stress echos or something as they get older? Are simple BP and lipid screens simply not enough?
Parents
Former Member
I noticed that there was no question on the American Heart Association risk assessment site that evaluated whether or not you engaged in strenuous exercise. I wonder how much the risk would increase if that were factored in?
The risk assessment tool calculates your risk for developing coronary artery disease. For those individuals who have CAD, there is an increased risk of death with strenuous exercise, particularly if they exercise infrequently. In general, the benefits of regular exercise are believed to outweigh the risk.
I noticed that there was no question on the American Heart Association risk assessment site that evaluated whether or not you engaged in strenuous exercise. I wonder how much the risk would increase if that were factored in?
The risk assessment tool calculates your risk for developing coronary artery disease. For those individuals who have CAD, there is an increased risk of death with strenuous exercise, particularly if they exercise infrequently. In general, the benefits of regular exercise are believed to outweigh the risk.
