December 22nd, 2020 at 8:01 PM ^
Probably shoulda tested for that, Florida...
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:09 PM ^
Might want to read the article you are commenting on.
“At Florida, we do an EKG and an echo on every athlete that comes to us, so we have that on record already. So if someone gets COVID, and we repeat this cardiac workup, we are able to compare back to what they were when they came in as a freshman or transfer here. So we have a pretty good idea if there were any changes,” Florida team physician, Dr. Jay Clugston, told TV20 in August. “There does seem to be more cases or cardiac effects from this virus than maybe we have seen from others, although, we are looking a lot more closely than we have in the past. I think all of us are cautious about it.”
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:36 PM ^
So he was cleared to play and then the myocarditis showed up after a few games? That has to give athletes serious pause.
December 22nd, 2020 at 10:11 PM ^
Yeah, and by all accounts I've read it's not like he felt particularly limited before the collapse, certainly not to the point he would have expected this condition to have manifested. It's really scary for everyone how much we're still learning about COVID and it's lingering effects.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:20 PM ^
That’s talking in general in August, never says if he was tested.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:58 PM ^
Guess you are gonna double down on your flippant remark.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:06 PM ^
I can tell you first hand that some symptoms or conditions sometimes do not show up until way after positive diagnosis or what seems to be a complete recovery.
Also, what I've been told is Doctors (including mine)/experts know less about the effects of the virus than what they actually do know at this point.
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:12 PM ^
Wish that youngster the best going forward. Awful news.
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:19 PM ^
That’s really scary. I have a few family members who had covid but went through it without any complications. The long term effects however are a big question mark
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:24 PM ^
Horrible news. I hope he is ok from this. Also hope he leaves Florida to seek any medical help. State is a dumpster
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:30 PM ^
Some of the country’s best physicians and cardiologists are in Florida, including the Mayo Clinic less than 90 minutes away.
But, yeah, disingenuous well-wishes coupled with grossly uninformed, sweeping generalizations are usually the way to go ?
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:49 PM ^
My Dad had heart work done at the Mayo Clinic in Jax. He says they're the best!
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:37 PM ^
The UF medical system is very well regarded.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:21 PM ^
GAINESVILLE — At least 17 anesthesiologist residents and a fellow at one of the premier university hospital systems in Florida contracted COVID-19 earlier this month after attending a private party together, according to hospital insiders and internal documents.
The outbreak at University of Florida Health occurred after a party at a private home, according to people familiar with the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they said UF Health prohibits employees from speaking to reporters without authorization.
I'd ask for an out-of-network anesthesiologist if this reflects the life and death decision making skills of staff there.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/fl-ne-ftf-uf-medical-students-covid-party-20200727-e5wusye7djalxerdwzqlng4xsi-story.html
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:46 PM ^
A lot of doctors also smoke, drink, and do drugs.
December 23rd, 2020 at 6:33 AM ^
And eat butter.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:28 PM ^
I hate to resort to the social media level response, but you're a fucking idiot.
December 23rd, 2020 at 6:27 AM ^
What a dumbass comment.
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:32 PM ^
Will this trigger any opt-outs? Probably should, probably won't.
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:52 PM ^
I had a nice case of myocarditis during my first CHF scare, so not from COVID but even so, it is not fun and it can be severe enough - as mine nearly was - that the word "pacemaker" starts getting used as they stand over your bed. Fortunately, after several years, the right combination of meds has put most things close to right, but it is not to be trifled with. I wish this kid nothing but the best and hope he recovers.
December 22nd, 2020 at 8:56 PM ^
I feared this. I hope he will be okay long term.
I received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine today. No impact whatsoever. Please get it when you can.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:05 PM ^
+1
SMH @ why anyone would downvote you for your comment.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:16 PM ^
Must be Moderna fans
December 22nd, 2020 at 10:04 PM ^
Nope, not recommended for me since I am highly allergic (carry an EpiPen whenever Im on a trail, hunting, or out in the woods/outdoors in general). I will tell my bee stings and rattlesnake story(s) another day.
December 22nd, 2020 at 11:07 PM ^
You're being downvoted, but I believe the NHS (British health system) has recommended against the vaccine for highly allergic people, at least for now.
December 23rd, 2020 at 6:10 AM ^
Of course. I do hope they can develop one for people with severe allergies.
December 22nd, 2020 at 10:32 PM ^
Argh, it pains me to say this, but kudos Salvatore. I'm in total agreement on the importance of this vaccine and honestly, I'm quite jealous you already received your first dose. I'm not expecting to get one for a couple months, or whenever us 'regular' folk can get it.
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:15 PM ^
I had shitty symptoms for like 2 days, then nothing for a week. Last couple days brain fog and headaches have returned. Very strange virus and seems to affect different people very differently
December 22nd, 2020 at 9:33 PM ^
It really is bizarre. I didn't lose my sense of taste or have much of a cough, but I had major fatigue off and on for six weeks.
December 23rd, 2020 at 9:21 AM ^
Two months and my wife's sense of taste/smell haven't fully returned. She can occasionally taste or smell something, but it has to be really strong. Even then, it's just a hint. Lung capacity is almost fully back, so that's good.
December 22nd, 2020 at 10:15 PM ^
Hopefully he can fully recover and can stay healthy.
It's really a terrifying disease because of how much we don't know about its lingering effects. I wonder if teams that have outbreaks will increase monitoring and testing for these longer-term issues.
December 22nd, 2020 at 10:47 PM ^
Don’t tell Nittany Fan.
December 23rd, 2020 at 12:48 AM ^
Or Wolverine1987 or a bunch of people who were posting a lot of misguided stuff earlier this year.
December 22nd, 2020 at 11:08 PM ^
Keyontae and other athletes shouldn't be naive to the fact that many Universities will push the envelope and endanger them if it makes them a buck. This is why I've never been a fan of collegiate sports being played until vaccinations were available for players to take.
Universities decided otherwise, players went along and now they are both facing the consequences of those decisions
December 22nd, 2020 at 11:26 PM ^
My nephew died 5 years ago from viral myocarditis. He was 8. He had literally NO symptoms until about 48 hours before he died. The doctors said he just had a bug.
My sister-in-law took him to the hospital when he started actually showing some odd symptoms, even though he still seemed mostly fine. He coded and died about 8 hours later. Hospital couldn't do a thing.
I sincerely hope no athletes affected by COVID have this happen to them.
December 23rd, 2020 at 5:42 AM ^
Diabetees
December 23rd, 2020 at 8:34 AM ^
i'm honestly surprised this isn't happening more often.
these games shouldn't be happening in the first place. i love watching them, but man...at what cost?
December 23rd, 2020 at 10:29 AM ^
Bye bye college basketball season