This pretty much opened my eyes, seeing as I tend to sit for 5 hours + in front of the computer these days whenever I'm just at home. I can say for sure that if I sit still too long (Even if I get up about every 30 minutes and stretch or do something else for a minute or 2), I often notice how exhausted my body feels as well as how much my heart is stressing. My older brother is a lot more fit than I am and he tells me it's even worse for him when he goes to work since he has to be in front of his screen for 8-12 hours.
Am I the only one that wonder why they never ever ponder the alternatives when something like this happens, and that they never care to mention that millions of people around the world does the same thing every day without getting any blood clots? If this guy didn't spend his free time playing video games, what would he do instead? It feels like most stuff non gaming 20 year old guys do is way more risky than playing Xbox for twelve hours in a row.
Finally, someone gave me sources before complaining.
Well, okay I stand corrected. So, yes I thinking I accidently misread the part where he said he complained about his low heart rate, but that does not mean that you insult me on my reading comprehension. I can read just fine(especially if I can read 400 page books in less than a week, or even less than that and to a 1 page summary on the book I just read).
So, in other words he had a normal heart attack. Did he have any health problems that contributed to the cause? Has he ever worked out recently?
Please, no one still has answered that question, unless you really don't know. In that case, than this is an invalid article do to the lack of information.
Also, being 20 years old he could have had a heart attack anyways, do to health problems. If people flame me, just to let you know that all I am trying to say is this case needs more of a background for people to understand what condition(s) he was in that could have been the cause of his death.
So, in other words he had a normal heart attack. Did he have any health problems that contributed to the cause? Has he ever worked out recently?
QUOTE(chrisrlink @ Jul 30 2011, 04:09 PM) A coroner's court in Sheffield was told how the youngster -- who had no underlying medical conditions -- was complaining of a low heart rate before collapsing outside a Jobcentre.
So, in other words he had a normal heart attack. Did he have any health problems that contributed to the cause? Has he ever worked out recently?
QUOTE(chrisrlink @ Jul 30 2011, 04:09 PM) A coroner's court in Sheffield was told how the youngster -- who had no underlying medical conditions -- was complaining of a low heart rate before collapsing outside a Jobcentre.
Hmmm...I wonder where the moderators are with this kind of attitude coming on.
Anyways, okay so they brought off the point that he had no underlying medical conditions. The only factor that could contribute is he was 20 years old.
Anyways, back on topic. So, all I am going to say yes he died, but on the fact that they are trying to say gaming is killing all? I have been on my computer for longer than this guy, no breaks, and still not dead. I am not trying to argue with medical facts. I am basically bringing up the point that people are all different.
I'm always shifting my sitting position every 15-20 minutes. Plus, I do get up to stretch every hour or so. So I'd like to think I'm not at risk of such a thing happening.
I'm always shifting my sitting position every 15-20 minutes. Plus, I do get up to stretch every hour or so. So I'd like to think I'm not at risk of such a thing happening.
I mean, of course yes it is try you can get a blood clot from sitting in he exact same position. But, I have a feeling that the researchers don't give a thing about the guy dying. I think they just care about being able to do something with few incidents that have occured. Most people have just collapsed from doing things like this, but it just isn't enough if only a few people died. This proves the point that everybody's bodies are different.
So, in other words he had a normal heart attack. Did he have any health problems that contributed to the cause? Has he ever worked out recently?
QUOTE(chrisrlink @ Jul 30 2011, 04:09 PM) A coroner's court in Sheffield was told how the youngster -- who had no underlying medical conditions -- was complaining of a low heart rate before collapsing outside a Jobcentre.
Hmmm...I wonder where the moderators are with this kind of attitude coming on.
Anyways, okay so they brought off the point that he had no underlying medical conditions. The only factor that could contribute is he was 20 years old.
Look, if you want to act like a 3 year old, get off the forum. Because, you are really acting like one, especially with your attitude.
Anyways, back on topic. So, all I am going to say yes he died, but on the fact that they are trying to say gaming is killing all? I have been on my computer for longer than this guy, no breaks, and still not dead. I am not trying to argue with medical facts. I am basically bringing up the point that people are all different.
Please explain. What attitude did I present? And how did I present it? And now trying to sling personal insults at me just because I answered your questions?
Moderators respond to the REPORT button. Go ahead and use it if you feel I've done something wrong here...
They didn't say gaming killed him. They said a pulmonary embolism, caused by a general lack of movement and circulation, killed him. You proclaiming that you aren't dead does not invalidate the article.
So, in other words he had a normal heart attack. Did he have any health problems that contributed to the cause? Has he ever worked out recently?
QUOTE(chrisrlink @ Jul 30 2011, 04:09 PM) A coroner's court in Sheffield was told how the youngster -- who had no underlying medical conditions -- was complaining of a low heart rate before collapsing outside a Jobcentre.
Reading a 400 page book means nothing. Doesn't mean you comprehended a word. If a 1-page summary is all you could derive from a 400 page book, then I sincerely do think your reading comprehension needs work.
Hmmm...I wonder where the moderators are with this kind of attitude coming on.
Anyways, okay so they brought off the point that he had no underlying medical conditions. The only factor that could contribute is he was 20 years old.
Look, if you want to act like a 3 year old, get off the forum. Because, you are really acting like one, especially with your attitude.
Anyways, back on topic. So, all I am going to say yes he died, but on the fact that they are trying to say gaming is killing all? I have been on my computer for longer than this guy, no breaks, and still not dead. I am not trying to argue with medical facts. I am basically bringing up the point that people are all different.
Please explain. What attitude did I present? And how did I present it? And now trying to sling personal insults at me just because I answered your questions?
Moderators respond to the REPORT button. Go ahead and use it if you feel I've done something wrong here...
They didn't say gaming killed him. They said a pulmonary embolism, caused by a general lack of movement and circulation, killed him. You proclaiming that you aren't dead does not invalidate the article.
What does invalidate this article though is the fact that he is only one of the few people who died from this. As the article says is that most of the people just coillapsed, but did not die from the situation, and only a few people actually died.
You see, if people did look into medical research, people have different blood types. Some blood types are more likely to clot than others(more actually, the less time it takes for the blood clot).
And, actually I just warned you of the fact that you may get into trouble for insulting my education. That was an insult, and you know it. Stop trying to hide what you did wrong.
That in no way invalidates the article. The affliction has the potential to inflict bodily harm or even kill someone, as it did in this case. This is not an isolated incident, and a large chunk of the population likely has no idea that just sitting in one spot for extended periods can lead to bodily harm or their death. Having a specific blood type won't cause you to be immune to this, so awareness is needed. The article is announcing the tragedy of a man's death, and spreading awareness of Pulmonary Embolisms, which are on the rise in gamers. Article is valid.
When I play an FPS marathon for about 5-6 hours I usually take breaks when the server changes levels or the re-spawn time is big. I go outside, get something to eat, kill a couple of creepers etc.
I really can't understand how he was sitting still on a chair and not even bother to move a bit, doesn't it get a little uncomfortable?
I dont think its a matter of a few hours o.o
Either he played for days or the whole story has something wrapped up.
Or sudden death.. hey, you never know
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Some weird discussions going on at amazon regarding this o.o
When I play an FPS marathon for about 5-6 hours I usually take breaks when the server changes levels or the re-spawn time is big. I go outside, get something to eat, kill a couple of creepers etc.
I really can't understand how he was sitting still on a chair and not even bother to move a bit, doesn't it get a little uncomfortable?
Well, when ever I sit up for about an hour our so my back starts aching and usually I have to get up and stretch my back.
And actually, the post above me brings up a point. Common to all people, there is a simple heart thing that starts with an A, I can't remember what it is called. Basically there are two types of the event.
1. Well, it happens, but it doesn't cause death, but can be annoying(I have these a lot).
2. Number 2 causes a sudden death.
Number two is very uncommon, but it does happen.
It can be caused by lack of sleep(this guy was not sleeping), not drinking enough water(maybe he got dehydrated during his game, I don't know), and it can be caused by the lack of excersize.
If someone can find the name of it, that would be helpful. I don't know if this is on-topic, but it could be off-topic.
I play 4-5 hours in a row, but I change position often and never stay in the same position more than 30 minutes.
Also, when I don,t play videogames, I am pretty active. 1 hour of biking a day to stay in shape, 6 days a week. I also mostly walk when I can if it's not very far away.
Also, no offense, but that guy played 12 hours straight and if you saw his picture, the guy was too fat, way too fat. Show he didn't do much else than doing nothing.
Also, this is the second death recently. The other was a 13 years old girl who died while playing the 360 as well, but not due to blood clot.
I play 4-5 hours in a row, but I change position often and never stay in the same position more than 30 minutes.
Also, when I don,t play videogames, I am pretty active. 1 hour of biking a day to stay in shape, 6 days a week. I also mostly walk when I can if it's not very far away.
Also, no offense, but that guy played 12 hours straight and if you saw his picture, the guy was too fat, way too fat. Show he didn't do much else than doing nothing.
Also, this is the second death recently. The other was a 13 years old girl who died while playing the 360 as well, but not due to blood clot.
I play 4-5 hours in a row, but I change position often and never stay in the same position more than 30 minutes.
Also, when I don,t play videogames, I am pretty active. 1 hour of biking a day to stay in shape, 6 days a week. I also mostly walk when I can if it's not very far away.
Also, no offense, but that guy played 12 hours straight and if you saw his picture, the guy was too fat, way too fat. Show he didn't do much else than doing nothing.
Also, this is the second death recently. The other was a 13 years old girl who died while playing the 360 as well, but not due to blood clot.
I play 4-5 hours in a row, but I change position often and never stay in the same position more than 30 minutes.
Also, when I don,t play videogames, I am pretty active. 1 hour of biking a day to stay in shape, 6 days a week. I also mostly walk when I can if it's not very far away.
Also, no offense, but that guy played 12 hours straight and if you saw his picture, the guy was too fat, way too fat. Show he didn't do much else than doing nothing.
Also, this is the second death recently. The other was a 13 years old girl who died while playing the 360 as well, but not due to blood clot.
