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?
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What signs would you look for? Just curious.
If you begin experiencing chest pain (actually, most patients insist it's not pain but pressure/tightness/discomfort), shortness of breath, fatigue, or a decline in exercise tolerance, consult a physician. I am not aware of an arbitrary age limit for competitive sports. In general, the risk is small. However, if you have CAD, your risk will be higher than a normal individual.
What signs would you look for? Just curious.
If you begin experiencing chest pain (actually, most patients insist it's not pain but pressure/tightness/discomfort), shortness of breath, fatigue, or a decline in exercise tolerance, consult a physician. I am not aware of an arbitrary age limit for competitive sports. In general, the risk is small. However, if you have CAD, your risk will be higher than a normal individual.
