Bodybuilder dead before prejudging

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I read this on another board...a bodybuilder competing in the Masters and Collegiate Nat'l Championships in Pittsburgh last weekend died before prejudging of an aapparent heart attack. His name is Anthony D'Arezzo: http://www.anthonydarezzo.com/

"I went to the Masters and Colligiate Nationals in Pittsburgh this wkend. On Friday afternoon about 3-4hrs before prejudging there were two ambulances and a firetruck outside the hotel. I thought someone cramped up bad - I saw one guy get carried out on a stretcher at one of my shows.

At the atheletes meeting the promoter Gary Udit made a statement:

"We had one tragedy today. A 25 year old colligiate competitor died from a heart attack [dehydration] 2 hours ago. So if you don't think this can happen to you, it can. I'm telling you now, all of you - drink water. His wife and two kids are here in the hotel, and he's gone - forever."

These things happen occasionally, but you never hear about it in the magazines - maybe the rare mention of Momo, but never anything else."

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from what I understand, the quote of Udit's statement is incorrect, D'Arezzo was 44

[Chadd77]

That's a damn shame. Feel extremely bad for his wife and kids who most likely found him dead.

[coffee-guy]

So dehydration caused the heart attack? I am curious as to how this is the cause...

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So dehydration caused the heart attack? I am curious as to how this is the cause...

I'm guessing lasix had something to do with it

a women's bb competitor passed out sometime during or after prejudging at Team U, I'm guessing that was water-related too

[Kayak Jones]

So dehydration caused the heart attack? I am curious as to how this is the cause...

Without going into the whole cardiology thing, basically dehydration means altered potassium levels amongst many other things. Screwed up potassium and electrolyte levels = cardiac arrythmias.

[coffee-guy]

Without going into the whole cardiology thing, basically dehydration means altered potassium levels amongst many other things. Screwed up potassium and electrolyte levels = cardiac arrythmias.

Okay - I'm not really trying to question the fact that this is what caused the death etc...

Is dehydration considered to be the most dangerous part of competing (even with the exclusion of potassium depleting diuretics)?

Does anyone have any abstracts/full articles relating to something of this nature....

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Is dehydration considered to be the most dangerous part of competing (even with the exclusion of potassium depleting diuretics)?

Does anyone have any abstracts/full articles relating to something of this nature....

I would say yes, in a kind of a way. If you compare the bodybuilder who abuses oral drugs and causes liver damage to the bodybuilder who abuses lasix and, well, doesn't fare well, you'll see (or I'll see, rather) that the amount of substance abused in the latter case is far less than in the former case.

In other words, for as much heat as orals and GH get, I think diuretics, DNP and insulin are faaaaaaaaaaaar more dangerous, considering you can die the very first time you try any of them. They're also much faster acting and work through different mechanisms than oral drugs or GH.

I don't have any articles for you, or abstracts, but I'm sure it won't be hard to find something on why being dehydrated can kill you, or how you can quickly enter a state of diabetic shock.

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I'm sure I can locate some articles - I just wondered if anyone had any readily available...

I think it would be nice to know what things to look for as far as warning signs if I am going to continue competing - my wife and son wouldn't like it too much if I died from recreational competition just because I am dehydrated ;)....

well, for one, be careful with lasix

but above all, don't dehydrate yourself too much...often, people think they're holding onto water when they're really just holding onto some fat. Come in as lean as you can, but if you start to feel excessively weak, faint, light-headed, dizzy, crampy and so on, not to mention thirsty, chances are you're dehydrated

[Kayak Jones]

What are the possible side effects of Lasix
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lasix and seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps or weakness;
· an irregular heartbeat;
· abdominal pain or diarrhea;
· low blood pressure (weakness, dizziness, fatigue); or
· decreased hearing.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Lasix and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dry mouth or increased thirst;
· headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness;
· constipation;
· increased sensitivity to sunlight;
· a rash;
· jaundice (yellow skin or eyes);
· ringing in the ears;
· nausea;
· easy bleeding or bruising; or
· numbness in the hands or feet.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

[Kayak Jones]

Symptoms and prognosis
Symptoms may include headaches similar to what is experienced during a hangover, a sudden episode of visual snow, decreased blood pressure (hypotension), and dizziness or fainting when standing up due to orthostatic hypotension. Untreated dehydration generally results in delirium, unconsciousness, and in extreme cases death.

Dehydration symptoms generally become noticeable after 2% of one's normal water volume has been lost. Initially, one experiences thirst and discomfort, possibly along with loss of appetite and dry skin. Athletes may suffer a loss of performance of up to 50%, and experience flushing, low endurance, rapid heart rates, elevated body temperatures, and rapid onset of fatigue.

Symptoms of mild dehydration include thirst, decreased urine volume, urine that is darker than usual, unexplained tiredness, lack of tears when crying, headache, dry mouth, and dizziness when standing due to orthostatic hypotension.

In moderate to severe dehydration, there may be no urine output at all. Other symptoms in these states include lethargy or extreme sleepiness, seizures, sunken fontanel (soft spot) in infants, fainting, and sunken eyes.

The symptoms become increasingly severe with greater water loss. One's heart and respiration rates begin to increase to compensate for decreased plasma volume and blood pressure, while body temperature may rise because of decreased sweating. Around 5% to 6% water loss, one may become groggy or sleepy, experience headaches or nausea, and may feel tingling in one's limbs (paresthesia). With 10% to 15% fluid loss, muscles may become spastic, skin may shrivel and wrinkle, vision may dim, urination will be greatly reduced and may become painful, and delirium may begin. Losses greater than 15% are usually fatal

[Control]

well, for one, be careful with lasix

but above all, don't dehydrate yourself too much...often, people think they're holding onto water when they're really just holding onto some fat.

Very true. You shouldn't expect to look completely different on contest day. You should already be showing veins/striations 5 days out.

[Ashop]

I dont know how I over looked this. Very sad news.