OSU Photographer has heart attack after the game, saved by UM hospital
Very cool story, glad the guy is OK now. UM Hospital is such a tremendous resource for so many people. https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/heart-attack-michigan-ohio-state-game-ends-win-ohio-photographer
December 14th, 2023 at 10:08 PM ^
Awesome story - there is still room for him to join the victors on the bandwagon
December 14th, 2023 at 10:14 PM ^
Very scary stuff. Glad he's ok. A friend of mine's husband had a triple bypass today after having some burning in his chest. He went to the emergency room last weekend and they discovered the three blocked arteries. He's in great physical shape so it was a total surprise.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:20 PM ^
December 14th, 2023 at 10:24 PM ^
Can exercise all you want...ultimately you are what you eat.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:27 PM ^
Username checks out
December 14th, 2023 at 10:40 PM ^
Not necessarily. Infections, trauma, etc can cause damage to the endothelial layer of cells in arteries and be the reason for Intimal hyperplasia.
December 15th, 2023 at 5:30 AM ^
You all aren’t wrong. I workout 5 days a week, weigh 175 lbs and at 50 my cholesterol was 260. I changed my diet completely and lowered it back to normal without pharmaceuticals. Sadly I’ve lost every relative older than me to cancer so I’ve got that going for me. Meanwhile my daughters mother in law weighs 400 if she weighs a pound, you can literally smell the deep fried food seeping out of her pours and has normal cholesterol…..I don’t get it!
December 15th, 2023 at 6:56 AM ^
Genetics FTW.
A famous politician known to all has a legendarily bad diet and exercise regimen (excepting the notable abstention from alcohol) but some ordinary medical "numbers" despite his advanced age.
December 15th, 2023 at 7:18 AM ^
Right there with you. Went to the dr a couple weeks ago and mine was 220 something. I weigh about 164, work out all the time. Was put on a strong statin and man those side effects suck. Are you on a mediterranean diet now? I probably need to, but have been doing Keto lifestyle for awhile now.
December 15th, 2023 at 9:05 AM ^
I'm sorry to hear about the side effects. I got my cholesterol tested in my 20's because of family history and was around 230 at age 25 -- not normal for someone whose diet was good and who ran 25 miles a week. I started on niacin, but that did nothing, so went on a low dose statin. I've had no issues with side effects. I wonder if there's a different statin that might work better for you.
December 15th, 2023 at 11:08 AM ^
Torchlakeblue, if you are having any side effects from statins try another statin. Rosuvastatin is generally well tolerated although about 5% of people have muscle soreness with statins. Also look into Ezetimibe which you can take in addition to a statin which is what I do and it allows you to take a lower dose of statins. The combination has worked very well for me and my LDLS dropped from 190 to 56.
(PS love Torch Lake!)
December 15th, 2023 at 11:20 AM ^
I’m 40, weigh 165, am not overly fit but I exercise, and I eat decently healthy. I clocked in at 280 cholesterol with terrible LDL and committed to lifestyle changes. I now exercise more, cut everything “bad” from my diet by 50-75%, take supplements, etc. I went back in for my checkup 6mos later thinking I was about to get a better result…it was 260 and some of that was my HDL going down, so the real change was minimal. Very frustrating genetics I’m fighting (lots of heart disease in my family). I’m giving it one more go for a few months of no fun and then it looks like meds may be in my future if I can’t move the needle…
Heart health is my #1 health concern now that I’m 40. Thank goodness I locked in a great life insurance policy a couple years back (those rates suck if you go on cholesterol meds).
December 14th, 2023 at 10:56 PM ^
Just had my second coronary calcium scan (strong family history of early heart attacks). I've been taking a statin since I was 30. Must be doing its job (along with diet and exercise) because this is my second score of zero and I'm in my late 50's. Take care of yourselves, people!
December 14th, 2023 at 11:14 PM ^
“Cancer free” yesterday 9 mos after surgery. Still a bit to go, but almost there.
Going to the Rose Bowl to celebrate!
December 14th, 2023 at 11:15 PM ^
Good for you! Enjoy every minute of it.
December 14th, 2023 at 11:25 PM ^
God Bless you Ray!!!
December 14th, 2023 at 11:31 PM ^
Congratulations Ray!!! You deserve every moment of it. Enjoy the game! My mom unfortunately got the big C this summer. Rocked to our core but also shows a different meaning of life. She had her surgery a month back and hoping for the best. Finishing her last cycle of chemo soon. Keep kicking ass like my mom!
As always, Fuxk cancer
December 15th, 2023 at 12:25 AM ^
Thanks. Didn’t mean to thread-jack but given that I got the results back yesterday Wendy’s “take care of yourselves” comment fired my gratitude circuits.
It also reminded me that in my case a $42 blood test made all the difference. So, “take care of yourselves,” indeed. Early detection can be a huge advantage. In the fight against cancer, it’s like decoding your opponent’s signs. (Too soon?)
All the best to your mom. This ordeal has really taught me both how cruel the enemy is, and yet filled me with appreciation and awe for how incredibly resilient and determined we can be in response.
December 15th, 2023 at 8:13 AM ^
Great for you Ray! I'm just over 40 months cancer free after surgery and 6 months of chemo. It certainly does remind us that the meat that we live in needs to be taken care of.
Best of luck and fight to remain cancer free!
December 15th, 2023 at 1:10 AM ^
That’s fantastic, Ray! You and my wife are on the exact same timeline, with the same status.
Well, no Rose Bowl for her, but we’ll watch on TV…
December 15th, 2023 at 5:33 AM ^
Glad you can take 1 Wendy. My wife tried every brand and was absolutely miserable. Luckily for her there’s a specialty drug our insurance won’t cover that she can take. $380 a month later and her cholesterols good.
December 15th, 2023 at 7:19 AM ^
This sounds like something I need to do, but it sounds expensive!
December 15th, 2023 at 7:27 AM ^
Wk5, Your most typical Ann Arbor,Economist reading dude’s name is on that cardiovascular building.
December 15th, 2023 at 9:18 AM ^
My dad just had 4 stents put in after a heart attack 3 weeks ago and 7 v-fibs last week. They wanted to do a quad bypass but his heart was too weak and inflamed for it so they had to go the stent route. Heart stuff is so scary.
December 15th, 2023 at 9:36 AM ^
Good luck to your dad. It is scary, especially for them. I know my father was pretty terrified when it was happening.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:18 PM ^
Great story. As the heart goes, glad he left here with only heartbreak and it didn’t end with something far worse.
Well done, Michigan Medicine.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:18 PM ^
We never see allegiances, we see people that need help.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:20 PM ^
I have a friend that had the perfect storm. He should by all accounts be dead as I type this message.
He had a massive heart attack at work. Luckily he worked at a place where his coworkers immediately saw it happen and called 911 in addition to administering CPR.
The next part of the perfect storm was the fact there was an ambulance bay practically across the street from his place of work.
Next add in the fact UM hospital was a 20 minute ride. The ER further saved his life, then an additional ~30+ days in the ICU and Cardiac units, plus PT in the hospital. UM hospital saved his life. We were convinced he was not going to survive, the outlook on arrival at the hospital was very bleak and he was in a coma for I think almost 2 weeks. Miracles happen there daily.
December 15th, 2023 at 5:36 AM ^
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of taking IMMEDIATE action when you have symptoms. Get your ass to the ER or call an ambulance. Do not wait and see.
My brother is another life saved by the UM cath lab, but only because those he played rec sports with dialed 911 the moment he complained of unusual fatigue after a game.
If you suddenly have difficulty completing an ordinary activity you may have a life threatening problem. Respond as if your life depended on it.
December 15th, 2023 at 9:21 AM ^
Very similar to what my dad experienced 2 weeks ago, except they were able to just drive him to the ER. His heart stopped at home and the restarted on its own. He passed out came to, and didn't know what happened. They went to the ER when we started complaining of extreme nausea and dizziness, and then he went into v-fib 3x in the space of an hour at the ER. This was in GR at Butterworth.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:23 PM ^
Leaders and Best
December 15th, 2023 at 2:00 AM ^
well I guess we finally know the answer as to who paid for the cameraman:
insurance
December 14th, 2023 at 10:37 PM ^
That's great. Wishing him well.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:49 PM ^
I hope he's taking care of himself because he's going to watch the bucks lose again next year.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:52 PM ^
Cannot upvote this enough. I want him to get well, stay well, and have his heart broken not for real this time, next year.
December 14th, 2023 at 11:14 PM ^
When do we get the picture of the stents w/ the Block M on them to show he'll forever have Michigan in his heart?
December 14th, 2023 at 11:25 PM ^
Wasn’t there another game? 2021 OSU? Where someone on their side was having a heart attack and UMH saved his life?
December 15th, 2023 at 12:54 AM ^
I think it was a ND fan at UTL I.
December 15th, 2023 at 6:16 AM ^
I just saw that story a couple weeks ago. Can't remember where, but it was really cool.
December 15th, 2023 at 9:38 AM ^
I think you’re right. ND UTL I
December 14th, 2023 at 11:31 PM ^
I have two DIEHARD Sparty fan friends who are semi-converted because of UM Hospital. One saved two of her kids' lives with a special heart surgery they don't do anywhere else in the state. The other friend's daughter didn't make it, unfortunately, but it wasn't for complete lack of trying and compassion on the part of UMH.
December 15th, 2023 at 12:44 AM ^
Proving again that life is much greater than sport.
But please tell me the blood for the transfusion was Blue.
December 15th, 2023 at 2:01 AM ^
in fact it was Tom Selleck's
December 15th, 2023 at 4:34 AM ^
It's been 5 years since my heart attack.❤️
Our healthcare system and its professionals saved my life.
I'm sure God had a hand in it, too.
December 15th, 2023 at 7:40 AM ^
Wow great story. I feel like the investigation thing unleashed some negative karma on the program.
December 15th, 2023 at 8:54 AM ^
The entire team.. from the Stadium through the Cardio unit at the hospital - does great things - every day. So glad their reaction resulted in a “win”.. for the Buckeye fan / photographer.
Hoping he’s back on the sideline in two years…
Go Blue!
December 15th, 2023 at 10:14 AM ^
I'm a regular donor to OSU's hospital, in memory of a good friend of mine, an Ohio State alum who spent his final days at the hospital there. His parents asked for donations to the hospital in his memory.
Rivalries extend beyond sports, but they end far before hospitals.
December 15th, 2023 at 1:03 PM ^
It appears that some of those reading this post are dealing with similar problems and sharing their resolve with hopes of improving their own health. Here's my story. Ten years ago I had my first physical exam after starting Medicare. Through testing, my doctor discovered that I had heart disease as a result of a silent heart attack that happened who-knows-when.
The result of that was a trip to a cardiologist in Lansing, whom I later discovered had been Mark d'Antonio's cardiologist for his unfortunate heart attack. He recommended that I take a statin drug in order to improve my cholesterol counts to the best possible (they were already pretty good). I didn't like the idea of taking statin drugs at that time so personally decided to lose weight in order to take stress off my heart.
I checked weight loss websites and found the caloric intake that would help me lose weight, and proceeded to drop 50 pounds in about six months. I did that by monitoring my food intake by recording what I ate and keeping track of all the nutritional elements, ie, calories, protein, sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, etc. My goal was to meet or exceed the RDA of each component each day. I set up a spreadsheet and have recorded the results daily since that time. I also started an interval walking routine of 30 minutes or more of daily activity.
At the end of the first year, not only had my weight reduced and has stayed there since then, but my cholesterol readings were actually better than the cardiologist wanted them to be. After that time, I have followed the same regimen. My weight has not changed. My annual blood work has had good results ever since. My blood pressure is normal. My current doctor suggested that I take lipitor for other reasons, since my age has progressed, but that is the only prescribed medicine that I take.
After my physical activity, I usually consume a protein-fiber shake that consists of almond milk, a mangosteen supplement, fiber, and some fruit juice. It is almost impossible to meet or exceed the RDA for soluble fiber without intention or some supplement.
I didn't eat a hamburger for a few years after starting my regimen. Minimal desserts. No soft drinks of any kind. No cow's milk, minimal salt-free butter. It's impossible to reverse engineer what is eaten at some restaurants (or family meals outside the home) but that is so infrequent it doesn't impact the overall results.
Good luck to all of you trying to improve your health! Go Blue!
December 15th, 2023 at 11:15 PM ^
I'm sure that this guy was not worried about where he would receive appropriate treatment for a heart attack.
Other than that,
GO BLUE MICHIGAN HOSPITAL!!!!!!!!
HELP AS MANY AS YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!