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i watched every episode of ER and Doogie Howser so i'll offer my thoughts.Minor is good. But having a second at that age and at that shape (he's a fitness warrior) you just wonder what underlying condition is causing this??
Any medical folks out there care to offer some thoughts??
Would retiring lessen his chance of another stroke? I don't know. Would spending more time with a wife no matter how hot she is increase his chance of another stroke. I suspect so. Me thinks playing professional sports and enjoying the hell out of it is living your life...i watched every episode of ER and Doogie Howser so i'll offer my thoughts.
RETIRE, you have millions, your wife is hot. RETIRE NOW!! dont stop at go, dont collect 200 bucks, just go straight to the beach, get a frozen rum drink and live your life son..
Based on ER or Doogie? Apparently the doctor before his first one did not think so...
No stroke is "minor". A stroke is a very serious medical issue that can lead to death if not addressed ASAP. I wish the man all of the best, but this is something that he should have taken care of now, not later. Screw the sport of hockey, his #1 focus should be on taking care of yourself and his family.
There are minor strokes. My dad had at least one. It was still terrifying for us but the Dr. reassured us that many folks have minor strokes without even realizing it. It is possible that being a pro athlete is actually better for him than being a normal 9-5 cubicle jockey.No stroke is "minor". A stroke is a very serious medical issue that can lead to death if not addressed ASAP. I wish the man all of the best, but this is something that he should have taken care of now, not later. Screw the sport of hockey, his #1 focus should be on taking care of yourself and his family.
but this is something that he should have taken care of now, not later.. huh?No stroke is "minor". A stroke is a very serious medical issue that can lead to death if not addressed ASAP. I wish the man all of the best, but this is something that he should have taken care of now, not later. Screw the sport of hockey, his #1 focus should be on taking care of yourself and his family.
What the hell are you talking about ?No stroke is "minor". A stroke is a very serious medical issue that can lead to death if not addressed ASAP. I wish the man all of the best, but this is something that he should have taken care of now, not later. Screw the sport of hockey, his #1 focus should be on taking care of yourself and his family.
Clearly some underlying coagulation related conditionMinor is good. But having a second at that age and at that shape (he's a fitness warrior) you just wonder what underlying condition is causing this??
Any medical folks out there care to offer some thoughts??
Which I wonder, can he play on blood thinners? That is what ultimately sunk Pascal Dupuis.Clearly some underlying coagulation related condition
I have worked in the health care field for over 20+ years now and while I understand the point you are trying to make, it is nonetheless a serious medical situation that can change a person's life drastically. I can tell you this, if I am 35 year old Kris Letang and I just suffered a second stroke, regardless of the severity, I'd have to think long and hard about returning to play a physical sport like Ice Hockey. By the way, I don't think that being a professional athlete is any different then the "9-5 cubicle jockey" that you mentioned. In fact, being a professional athlete just means that there will be more extensive periods of time when he is placing his cardiovascular system under extreme stress during physical activity.There are minor strokes. My dad had at least one. It was still terrifying for us but the Dr. reassured us that many folks have minor strokes without even realizing it. It is possible that being a pro athlete is actually better for him than being a normal 9-5 cubicle jockey.
Exactly my point, thank you.I think he means that any stroke is a big deal. Of course, there are small strokes and massive strokes that kill immediately. I think the point being made was simply that a stroke is a big deal, even if minor.
That is kind of scary if true. If I have a stoke before and I think I am experiencing the symptoms of another one, I sure as hell am nor calling the Penguins training staff. The first thing that I am doing is getting my rear end to the ER as soon as possible. In fact, my call would be 911.What the hell are you talking about ?
He went to the hospital after reporting the symptoms to the training staff .
If it was me, ABSOLUTELY!! Because the man has not only had one stroke but now two. Medical science will tell you that if you've experienced a stroke (regardless of its severity) you are at a higher risk of having another. Now that Letang has had two strokes, commonsense should tell us all that he is at a significantly higher risk of having another.but this is something that he should have taken care of now, not later.. huh?
More then likely he does. I am willing to bet that they have him on some type of a blood thinner which actually can be very dangerous to someone playing a contact sport like Ice Hockey.Clearly some underlying coagulation related condition
He did beforeWhich I wonder, can he play on blood thinners? That is what ultimately sunk Pascal Dupuis.
his symptoms was a migraine headache .That is kind of scary if true. If I have a stoke before and I think I am experiencing the symptoms of another one, I sure as hell am nor calling the Penguins training staff. The first thing that I am doing is getting my rear end to the ER as soon as possible. In fact, my call would be 911.
Allow me to alleviate your concerns. You can be sure he has access to whoever or whatever he needs for his medical care.I just hope that he has access to a good Neurologist and Cardiologist who put him through all of the necessary tests to make sure he is okay before he tries to return to the sport.
But, but, if he’s going to continue to be susceptible no matter how good of shape he’s in, and he loves playing this game especially at such a high level, it’s not just a job for him, it’s like being on the beach with that rum drink for him. Not having a job like that, I can never feel what that it is like but I can imagine it. He would not admit it out loud unless he’s stupid, but similar to Tom Brady, the idyllic life may not be all wife and kids for him 24x7 (even if the wife is hot). So I can see where he might still want to play. It’s PLAY after all, not work.i watched every episode of ER and Doogie Howser so i'll offer my thoughts.
RETIRE, you have millions, your wife is hot. RETIRE NOW!! dont stop at go, dont collect 200 bucks, just go straight to the beach, get a frozen rum drink and live your life son..
Hell noHe needs to get rid of that stupid mustache.
That 2009 team might be my all time favorite Pens team. While I loved those early 90's Lemieux teams, peppered with alpha males and Hall of Famers, the personalities on the 2009 team with Talbot, Fleury, Dupuis, Billy Guerin, etc...was just a fun group. If you all seen any of the uncut celebrations from the South Side with these guys.......they certainly enjoyed it.
Talbot fighting the flyers and going wwe heel to the crowd ignited that runThat 2009 team might be my all time favorite Pens team. While I loved those early 90's Lemieux teams, peppered with alpha males and Hall of Famers, the personalities on the 2009 team with Talbot, Fleury, Dupuis, Billy Guerin, etc...was just a fun group. If you all seen any of the uncut celebrations from the South Side with these guys.......they certainly enjoyed it.
Not me man. My life has gone through cycles of fandom.That 2009 team might be my all time favorite Pens team. While I loved those early 90's Lemieux teams, peppered with alpha males and Hall of Famers, the personalities on the 2009 team with Talbot, Fleury, Dupuis, Billy Guerin, etc...was just a fun group. If you all seen any of the uncut celebrations from the South Side with these guys.......they certainly enjoyed it.