Fan fell down steps...

#53
#53
They really messed up. Should have scraped the ice, and had all the salt off the ramp. That salt melted on the coucourse, and it was like walking on ice. It was not even scraped before the ushers came in. Someone should lose their job over that!
 
#55
#55
I had a heart attack at 39...I had 98 percent blockage in 3 arteries, had 3 stints placed and am doing great at 43. My heart attack was due to smoking and stress.
Smoke free ever since. My prayers go out to his family.
 
#56
#56
I am not sure how anyone here would know if it was a heart attack or not. That would be really hard to determine. Although people often say "heart attack" when they mean cardiac arrest. A heart attack is a MI, or block in a coronary artery. Cardiac arrest is your heart stopping. If they were doing CPR, then he was in Cardiac arrest. Could easily of been caused by a fall and head injury, or he could of had an MI, then fell.
As far as the aspirin a day, it does not prevent your arteries from getting plaque deposits. What is will do is decrease the number of plateletes that aggregate when that plaque ruptures, thus reducing the size of the embolis and possibly reducing heart muscle damage.
That being said, aspirin has its own risks. If you are 30 and drink a decent amount, you have a higher chance of dying from a GI bleed with aspirin than you do from dying from an MI without. An MI in your 30's is very rare unless you have a strong family history of known risk factors (smoker,obese, high cholesteral, high BP).
If this is the case, talk to your doc before you start taking meds daily, even aspirin.
 
#57
#57
We were sitting in the row where the man collapsed. It happened between the national anthem and the introduction of the teams. His son and daughter were there--prob in their 20's--so he was def older than 30's. The section was fairly empty in front of him...he was standing and collapsed--fell over the empty seats in front of him and landed head first down the steps. He was bleeding severely from his head...my friend and the gentleman next to him (among others) administered first aid and CPR until med personnel arrived. The man was not conscious and they couldn't detect a pulse...it was speculated he had a heart attack but we're pretty sure he didn't slip and fall---he apparently just collapsed. And it for sure happened.
 
#58
#58
so sorry to hear this... prayers to his family....


like hman said, be sure to check with your doctor before starting an aspirin regimen....

People should talk with their doctor before starting an aspirin a day. Regular aspirin use increases the risk of stomach ulcers or a bleeding (hemorrhagic) stroke. Current medical literature suggests that women who are at high risk of heart disease should be on daily aspirin therapy. However, people should weigh the benefits and risks with their doctor.
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#59
#59
chattavol23 said:
We were sitting in the row where the man collapsed. It happened between the national anthem and the introduction of the teams. His son and daughter were there--prob in their 20's--so he was def older than 30's. The section was fairly empty in front of him...he was standing and collapsed--fell over the empty seats in front of him and landed head first down the steps. He was bleeding severely from his head...my friend and the gentleman next to him (among others) administered first aid and CPR until med personnel arrived. The man was not conscious and they couldn't detect a pulse...it was speculated he had a heart attack but we're pretty sure he didn't slip and fall---he apparently just collapsed. And it for sure happened.
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but did you hear any kind of confirmation from anywhere that he did in fact die?
 
#60
#60
No official confirmation...but they were doing CPR on him for approx 15 minutes (before carrying him out) with no response. And he was bleeding profusely from his head. It didn't look good.
 
#61
#61
Thanks for the posts chattavol23. That's heartbreaking for his family. I hope he survived it.
 
#65
#65
I saw a lady fall on her butt before the game in the hall way but she was all smiles. She was embarassed as she looked like one of the folks headed to one of the luxury boxes. thankfully she was fine. I hate to hear that about the person.
 
#68
#68
I noticed the floors around the arena were very slippery. A guy fell on section 129 just about 20 minutes or so before tip off spilled his coke all over his pants. Looked like he was overly excited to be at the game!
 
#71
#71
Urinal Mint said:
Do we have a source for the guy having a heart attack?
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I was about 20 feet from it. Now, I'm no medical professional, but I doubt he had a heart attack. When he fell, he was standing still looking up toward the top of the arena and had a look of confusion/disorientation. Considering that, I would think he had a stroke, possibly a seizure. Fell straight backwards and hit his head very hard. I couldn't tell if he hit his head on the concrete or the handrail. He was bleeding badly from where he hit his head and from his mouth as well. Definitely did have a seizure after the fall. An EMT was sitting near me and rushed to the scene. Afterward said he wasn't good. I don't know the man's condition but hope he made it. Many prayers go out for the man and his family.
 
#72
#72
I was one of the guys up there doing chest compressions on him, unfortunately he didnt make it...im pretty sure he did have a heart attack causing him to fall down the steps, Its a sad situation. I graduated with his daughter and my prayers got out to her and their whole family during this sad time....pray for them!!
 
#73
#73
@lilbobcat05 and all the other fans in Sect 312 who came to the aid of this man....you all did a great job under difficult circumstances. So sorry to hear that he didn't make it.
 
#74
#74
OrangeNYC said:
i just hope you remember this in ten years, baby boy. time moves quick once you're out of mommy's house!
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Amen. I guess the majority of us should be dragged out into the street and shot. If mid thirties is elderly then I'm oprah winfrey. That kid must be 10, I don't think 50 is elderly yet, thirty is prime of your life. I'm your mid thirties, God willing, ure not even half done living. Darn kids!:blink:
 
#75
#75
my prayers go out to the mans family. Many thanks and prayers to the ppl who rushed to the mans aid, ure all truly selfless Americans and I applaud you.
 
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