Bears DE Gains Adams dies - appears to be natural causes

[NickO]

Very sad news. I thought this sort of stuff could be identified during a physical at the combine, per the quick article below.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/23/doct...ects-physical/

Raises an interesting ethical question. An enlarged heart, as far as I know, wouldn't be classified as life-threatening if discovered in a physical. But it's one thing for a borderline TE prospect to give up football in light of the news, quite another for a top 4 DE.

I guess the point's moot since the heart attack didn't occur while playing football.

[dadmg]

After years of being a pro wrestling fan and a research paper in high school, whenever I see "enlarged heart" and heart attack for a professional athlete I can't help but think HGH was likely the real cause. I can name at least five professional wrestlers that died of heart attacks before 50 with enlarged hearts, which HGH can cause. Regardless, a sad story.

[Nconroe]

Here is an article on more normal symptoms and treatments for enlarged heart with athletes and in general. Something to be aware of.

http://www.teenhealthfx.com/answers/Health/20572.html

And condolences to the Gaines Adams family and friends.