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
Research is helping us learn more about:
1. Early detection of CAD, and
2. Identification of the "vulnerable" plaque.
That's how more of these deaths can be prevented. Until then, it stands to reason that you should (with your physician) assess your risk for CAD and modify your risk factors accordingly. The risk associated with smoking a pack a day is far greater than the risk of competitive swimming.
Research is helping us learn more about:
1. Early detection of CAD, and
2. Identification of the "vulnerable" plaque.
That's how more of these deaths can be prevented. Until then, it stands to reason that you should (with your physician) assess your risk for CAD and modify your risk factors accordingly. The risk associated with smoking a pack a day is far greater than the risk of competitive swimming.
