Its called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which is a problem with a contractile protein in the heart. It is the most common cause for sudden death in young athletes.
Its a problem with the heart when it contracts so much, that it doesn't fill properly. So the heart does not dilate and one part of the heart (left ventricle) is hypertrophic, meaning it is contracting stronger than normally.
The heart beat Babcock was saying leads to death is called Atrial Fibrillation. He is very lucky.
only way he survived (glad he did, obviously) is because he is in the NHL. They have some of the best doctors on hand, ready to act immediately. If this happens at your local rink, or any incident like the one on Zednik, you're dead.
@meds613 Also, there as an AED right near the bench. The NHL changed some rules after this to mandate AEDs in every arena and for team physicians to be very close to the bench.
That may be why Fischer survived, but Alexei Cherepanov did not.
a seizure is one of the most painfull things ever i felt like evry muscle in my body was going into overdrive, i came 3 inches from landing head first on my set of weights
i was doing a shootout during the intermission that same game. I was wathcing the game from the zambonie door and it was pretty crazy when this happend. Draper ran right by me to yell for a stretcher. It was a very scary moment and i had to go into the locker room for a couple hours.
It doesn't mean your heart stops every time. Medical attention is indeed needed though. When I was still a child my mom had a seizure at home and it's pretty scary but it was nothing serious.
yzerman is cool hes like pew pew pew and fisher was like ugh ughf ughghas and i was like oh oh ya i love them they hurt themselves it makes me hard ughhh ya yum
De-fibs are awesome, we have them at our local golf courses on the back of each cart. also. Jones, that did kick ass, I got a nice feeling in my somtach when I saw them quickly skating the stretcher over. these guys have great commarodary for each other!
I remember seeing that live, and my heart sunk when they brought that lady across the ice (i thought it was to say goodbye) and skated the stretcher away from Jiri. I thought he was gone.
the sad thing is, its happened in european football so much, and they never have any de-fibs on site... hopefully someone over there realizes how essential they are
props to everyone who acted immediately. cleared the bench. got the stretcher. the doctors . everyone acted very quickly. if they didnt he might not have made it
thank God Fischer survived
breakoutrulz 7 months ago
Collpases??? Dude at the least sound it out if you won't google it.
Point4Dave 8 months ago
That's so crazy! Glad he's alive! Just think how his family was feeling at this point!!
IrishDancerJJ1996 1 year ago
Its called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which is a problem with a contractile protein in the heart. It is the most common cause for sudden death in young athletes.
Its a problem with the heart when it contracts so much, that it doesn't fill properly. So the heart does not dilate and one part of the heart (left ventricle) is hypertrophic, meaning it is contracting stronger than normally.
The heart beat Babcock was saying leads to death is called Atrial Fibrillation. He is very lucky.
AB7522 1 year ago
only way he survived (glad he did, obviously) is because he is in the NHL. They have some of the best doctors on hand, ready to act immediately. If this happens at your local rink, or any incident like the one on Zednik, you're dead.
meds613 1 year ago
@meds613 Also, there as an AED right near the bench. The NHL changed some rules after this to mandate AEDs in every arena and for team physicians to be very close to the bench.
That may be why Fischer survived, but Alexei Cherepanov did not.
AEMoreira81 9 months ago 2
a seizure is one of the most painfull things ever i felt like evry muscle in my body was going into overdrive, i came 3 inches from landing head first on my set of weights
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i was doing a shootout during the intermission that same game. I was wathcing the game from the zambonie door and it was pretty crazy when this happend. Draper ran right by me to yell for a stretcher. It was a very scary moment and i had to go into the locker room for a couple hours.
dulzura33 3 years ago
wtf are you talking about?
AnaheimDucks39 3 years ago 2
I was thinking that
ffscantfindausername 2 years ago
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hes just taking a tradgedy and using it for attention..what a loser. GO WINGS.
norjak71 2 years ago
deffo and I second that Go Wings! :-D
ffscantfindausername 2 years ago
Wow Fischier is very very lucky.
Tharrild 3 years ago 19
If this ocurred at home, he wouldnt be with us right now.
It was a very good thing it happend at the rink, where the medical staff was right there.
RedWings4Life87 3 years ago 5
is a seizure life threatening?
PGY2J 3 years ago
uh yeah your heart stops prety life threatnening
IknowDannyToo 3 years ago 3
It doesn't mean your heart stops every time. Medical attention is indeed needed though. When I was still a child my mom had a seizure at home and it's pretty scary but it was nothing serious.
boyblob 3 years ago
Actually a seizure is when the flow of oxygen to your brain is interrupted, so it was only cardiac arrest.
laidida 3 years ago
No, a seizure is when there is uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.
TRIXSTER03 2 years ago
trixster is right.... but when flow to the brain is interupted it can trigger the uncontrolled electrical activity.
henry2134 2 years ago
It wasn't a seizure, they originally thought it was. He actually went into cardiac arrest.
joojiejo 3 years ago
no a pulseless arrest
TRIXSTER03 2 years ago
Yes. Depending on how severe the seizure is. For example a prolonged loss of consciousness could be potentially life threatening.
TRIXSTER03 2 years ago
From dead to Stanley Cup Champion. GO WINGS!
TurboXtreme91 3 years ago 3
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ROFL BAB CAWWKKKKKK ROFL but sucks for Jiri
96Danneh96 3 years ago
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mike BABCOCK!! lol
MontyPythonFan118 3 years ago
wow ur balls havent dropped yet have they?
pinhead739 3 years ago
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yzerman is cool hes like pew pew pew and fisher was like ugh ughf ughghas and i was like oh oh ya i love them they hurt themselves it makes me hard ughhh ya yum
soccerdaniel8 3 years ago
fuckin' freak
Loiske1 3 years ago
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yzerman is cool hes like pew pew pew and fisher was like ugh ughf ughghas and i was like oh
soccerdaniel8 3 years ago
im glad he is ok and i was watching that and that scared me
saberhawkgoalie 3 years ago 3
GOD i was watching that game. sad, that hes not going to be back. miss him. The wings are such good guys.
madgie16 3 years ago
i was there too, upper-bowl. surreal
oglala 4 years ago
De-fibs are awesome, we have them at our local golf courses on the back of each cart. also. Jones, that did kick ass, I got a nice feeling in my somtach when I saw them quickly skating the stretcher over. these guys have great commarodary for each other!
TuberBewber 4 years ago 3
I remember seeing that live, and my heart sunk when they brought that lady across the ice (i thought it was to say goodbye) and skated the stretcher away from Jiri. I thought he was gone.
frompdiggity 4 years ago
I totaly thought the exact same thing as it unfolded that way. Really scary.
k11815 4 years ago
Some stations in Ontario (Canada) have PSAs on with a clip of the game. They're pushing for auto-defibs in all hockey arenas.
MiniMe26262626 4 years ago
watching this gives me a weird feeling in my chest
shadowroach 4 years ago 4
Agreed.
SgtBootz 4 years ago 2
the sad thing is, its happened in european football so much, and they never have any de-fibs on site... hopefully someone over there realizes how essential they are
rajbtor 4 years ago 4
Yes, these machines are so important. Even an amateur can use them and they can save lives.
Cromulus420 4 years ago
props to everyone who acted immediately. cleared the bench. got the stretcher. the doctors . everyone acted very quickly. if they didnt he might not have made it
MichaelTubes 4 years ago 7
yzerman and draper skating the strecher to the bench they kickass
jonessodacompany 4 years ago 69
that was sad i was at that game
jonessodacompany 4 years ago 3
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thats freaky lol and alittle scarey i play hockey and i have never seen anything like that
devilmann77 4 years ago
V No, he has officially announced that he wont be playing in the NHL again.
circletakesthesquare 4 years ago
get well bud
Selestio 4 years ago
Jiri is not retired they said he should be back playing in about 1-2 months if he passes the stress tests like before.
DEEdeeDEE777111 4 years ago
Fischer wants to play again, but i doubt it will happen.
REDWINGSCHICK 4 years ago
Sadly, that will not happen, however...or at least I don't see any doctor clearing him. He was very recently transferred to the Wings' front office.
AEMoreira81 4 years ago
jiri
warrinerfreak 5 years ago
we love you Jiri,
ChewyMcMittens 5 years ago
get well jiri
keezta 5 years ago
i maybe not a fan of the red wings but god bless man i hope u get well
mikeyrocks11 5 years ago 2
Get well soon Jiri! Hope to see you back in the NHL soon good and healthy :D
emilyyyyy14 5 years ago 2
He's retired. He isn't going to play again.
thegarbinator 5 years ago
Never say never.
Lo0405Lo 4 years ago 2
were gonna miss you Jiri
DetIzRed 5 years ago
wings fans always will love yu JIRI!
zumayafanatic 5 years ago
Ditto
ollie7777 5 years ago
Get well soon, Fisch!
Crymson1 5 years ago