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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: MCheshier on October 14, 2006, 07:55:06 AM
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I just want to let all of you in the BB community know that my brother, Eric Otero, died from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. This has a direct link to the disease known as Mitral Valve Prolapse, which our mother has. Eric had a root canal, and did not take antibiotics 3 days prior to the procedure. Eric lived almost a year after this surgery.
It truly saddened my entire family to read some of the horrible posts that we read after Eric died. We went to the internet for comfort - looking at all of Eric's accomplishments that had been put on the internet - and our pain was doubled reading all of that.
I just wanted to post the final truth, as was given to me by the Chief Medical Examiner in San Antonio, Texas - hopefully you will spread the truth in Eric's honor for our family.
Thank you for your time.
Marcella
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my condolences, RIP.
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I'm really sorry that what you've read has hurt your family. You shouldn't have to feel this way, but the sad truth is your brother was involved in a sport where people aren't allowed to die normally without speculation that thier choice of lifestyle may have influenced the death.
Please stop reading what people on forums have to say about your brother. If you are satisfied with the results of the autopsy, let that be the end of it.
Best wishes,
RM
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I'm really sorry that what you've read has hurt your family. You shouldn't have to feel this way, but the sad truth is your brother was involved in a sport where people aren't allowed to die normally without speculation that thier choice of lifestyle may have influenced the death.
Please stop reading what people on forums have to say about your brother. If you are satisfied with the results of the autopsy, let that be the end of it.
Best wishes,
RM
Excellent post and my condolences as well.
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My sincere condolences...
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Eric Otero, R.I.P,
a big tragedy too loose your`e brother that young.
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Marcela, Bless you and your family. It's obvious your brother meant a lot to you guys and you are very proud of his accomplishments.....Body building is very difficult and only a small percent will ever even place at a top national show, let alone win them. Bodybuilding, as we and Eric knew it today, is also very messed up. But, for the same reasons a car racer will get in a car and a fighter will lace up the gloves Eric competed and loved it and was successful. Not many people go through life and TRUELY acheive their dreams, most simply conform to what society dictates is "normal". Competition at a elite level is not normal and niether was eric, he stood at the top of the mountain and not many can say that.
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My condolences to the Otero family.
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.
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Marcella,
Some vocal people thrive on negativity on these boards. I wouldn't even read the posts if I were you.
Your brother was a very good bodybuilder. Sorry for your loss.
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Tell me what part of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy don't you understand?? Eric did not die as a result of AAS. This condition is approx 1 in 100.
Cardiomyopathy - hypertrophic (HCM); IHSS; Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis; Asymmetric septal hypertrophy; ASH; HOCM; Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Definition
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle to become thick. The thickening makes it harder for the heart to work.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is often asymmetrical, meaning one part of the heart is thicker than the other parts. The condition is usually passed down through families (inherited). It is believed to be a result of several problems (defects) with the genes that control heart muscle growth.
Because hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes the size of one of the heart chambers (ventricular chamber) to shrink, the heart must work harder to pump blood. The thickening of the heart muscle may complete block the normal flow of blood out of the heart. It may also make it harder for the heart valves to work. Heart valves help control the direction of blood flow.
Younger people are likely to have a more severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. However, the condition is seen in people of all ages. In people over age 60, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is often associated with mild hypertension (high blood pressure).
Symptoms
Chest pain
Fainting, especially during exercise
Light-headedness, especially after activity or exercise
Dizziness
Sensation of feeling heart beat (palpitations)
Shortness of breath
Additional symptoms that may occur are:
Fatigue, reduced activity tolerance
Shortness of breath when lying down
Some patients have no symptoms, and may not even realize they have the condition until it is found during a routine medical exam.
Unfortunately, the first symptom of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy among many young patients is sudden death, caused by severely abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a major cause of death in young athletes who seem completely healthy but die during heavy exercise.
Signs and tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and listen to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope. Listening with a stethoscope may reveal abnormal heart sounds or a murmur, which may change intensity with different body positions. The pulse in your arms and neck will be checked. The doctor may feel an abnormal heart beat in the chest.
Most frequently, however, nothing is found during a physical exam, and the exam is considered normal.
Tests used to diagnose heart muscle thickness, problems with blood flow, or leaky heart valves ( mitral valve regurgitation ) may include:
Echocardiography (the most common test) with Doppler ultrasound
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
Chest x-ray
ECG
24-hour Holter monitor (heart monitor)
Cardiac catheterization
Blood tests may be done to rule out other possible diseases.
If you are diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, your health care provider may recommend that your close blood relatives (family members) be screened for the condition.
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms and prevent complications. Some patients may need to stay in the hospital until the condition is under control (stabilized).
Medicines may be needed to help the heart contract and relax correctly. Drugs include beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. These medicines reduce chest pain and pain during exercise.
When blood flow out of the heart is severely blocked, an operation called myotomy-myectomy is done. This procedure cuts and removes the thickened part of the heart. Patients who have this procedure often show significant improvement.
If the heart's mitral valve is leaking, surgery may be done to repair or replace the valve.
Some people with arrhythmias may need anti-arrhythmic medications. If the arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, blood thinners will also be used to reduce the risk of blood clots.
In some cases, a patient may be given an injection of alcohol into the arteries that feed the thickened part of the heart. This procedure is called alcohol septal ablation. It helps decrease the blockage and helps blood flow out of the heart.
An implantable-cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be needed to prevent sudden death. ICDs are used in high-risk patients. High risks include severe heart muscle thickness, life-threatening heart rhythms, a history of fainting, or a family history of sudden cardiac death.
Expectations (prognosis)
Some persons with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may not have symptoms and live a normal life span. Others may get worse gradually or rapidly. The condition may develop into dilated cardiomyopathy in some patients.
Persons with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at higher risk for sudden death than the normal population. Sudden death can occur at a young age.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a well-known cause of sudden death in athletes. Almost half of deaths in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy happen during or just after the patient has done some type of physical activity.
If you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you should always follow your doctor's advice concerning exercise and medical appointments. Strenuous exercise should be avoided.
Complications
Severe injury from fainting
Life-threatening heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)
Congestive heart failure
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
You have any symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Chest pain, palpitations, faintness or other new or unexplained symptoms develop
Prevention
If you are diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, your health care provider may recommend that your close blood relatives (family members) be screened for the condition.
Some patients with mild forms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are only diagnosed by screening echocardiograms because of their known family history.
If you have high blood pressure, make sure you take your medication and follow your doctor's recommendations.
References
Maron BJ. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in childhood. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2004; 51(5): 1305-46.
Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th ed. St. Louis, Mo; WB Saunders; 2005:1659-1692.
Update Date: 7/17/2006
Updated by: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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my condolences............. ....
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RIP
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When someone is dead, it's poor taste to tarnish their memory. I don't know how this person died, nor does it concern me. However, if you dabble in drugs, these accusations are bound to follow someones passing.
I always wonder about most people on juice lying to their families and even their own wife about their drug use.
Monster Integrity and Heart!
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When someone is dead, it's poor taste to tarnish their memory. I don't know how this person died, nor does it concern me. However, if you dabble in drugs, these accusations are bound to follow someones passing.
I always wonder about most people on juice lying to their families and even their own wife about their drug use.
Monster Integrity and Heart!
Very true. And I'm sure you'll be called a "hater" for telling the truth.
Regardless, RIP Eric. I wish his family and friends the best.
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Very true. And I'm sure you'll be called a "hater" for telling the truth.
Just keeping it real. There is nothing morally wrong with drugs I believe. I feel bad for people with a drug problem and don't have the chance to change or the character. I also feel bad for guys who think it's the only way to put on size and just lack the dedication it takes to get you physique to another level. In bodybuilding, it's so common place it's accepted. I look at it no different than smoking weed on a regular basis, it's a drug habit all the same. Most of the population would agree with me and look down on gear users or consider them "cheaters". I don't really, but that's how it is. I just laugh at the majority of users because of the false sense of "accomplishment" they may convey from being on a cycle, it's a joke.
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to the family of Eric otero you have my deepest condolenses godbless
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Just keeping it real. There is nothing morally wrong with drugs I believe. I feel bad for people with a drug problem and don't have the chance to change or the character. I also feel bad for guys who think it's the only way to put on size and just lack the dedication it takes to get you physique to another level. In bodybuilding, it's so common place it's accepted. I look at it no different than smoking weed on a regular basis, it's a drug habit all the same. Most of the population would agree with me and look down on gear users or consider them "cheaters". I don't really, but that's how it is. I just laugh at the majority of users because of the false sense of "accomplishment" they may convey from being on a cycle, it's a joke.
Yeah, I hear ya. I see those kinds of people at my gym all the time.
But, so it goes, man.
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Eric was a great middleweight competitor. May he RIP.
Carlo
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RIP Eric................
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AVBG : You need to post more often. Marcela, God bless you and your family. Try to remember the good things and great times you had with Eric. So many Negative posts on these boards. That which I am guilty of myself. However, when anyone passes away at such a young age, it is truly sad. As we all get older I think there is one thing we take for granted and we can all agree on., and that is : " Life is too short "
I lost 3 family members just this year alone ! It has really changed the type of person I am and the type of person I want to be.
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When someone is dead, it's poor taste to tarnish their memory. I don't know how this person died, nor does it concern me. However, if you dabble in drugs, these accusations are bound to follow someones passing.
I always wonder about most people on juice lying to their families and even their own wife about their drug use.
Monster Integrity and Heart!
i don't disagree with what your saying and this is not the thread to debate it but most people don't tell families about their juice soley based on the ignorance of said family when it comes to anything related to juice...I mean really--refined sugar is going to go down as one of the biggest killers of all time but its in everyones kitchen and in almost everyone diet...At levels that are killing people..on top of that, go talk to people in cancer institutes and they will straight out tell you that diary causing cancer and the government knows this...Try telling that to your parents or wife and see what they say about that....
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i don't disagree with what your saying and this is not the thread to debate it but most people don't tell families about their juice soley based on the ignorance of said family when it comes to anything related to juice...I mean really--refined sugar is going to go down as one of the biggest killers of all time but its in everyones kitchen and in almost everyone diet...At levels that are killing people..on top of that, go talk to people in cancer institutes and they will straight out tell you that diary causing cancer and the government knows this...Try telling that to your parents or wife and see what they say about that....
To compare heavy steroid use with drinking milk is a little bit of a stretch. If someone isn't ashamed of what they do every day, why lie?
I love when a complete stranger will ask you though, "Are you on roids?" The audacity of some clowns. I need to ask fat people, "Hey, how many calories do you consume per day?" I always laugh that people feel the need to say something when you have muscle on you, like they don't know what the fuck to say, so they just spew something....it's priceless. It's usually some fatbody who makes the muscleman comment, most likely due to their inadequate outlook on their own body.
Personally, I could careless if someone is fat or not.
God, that was a semi pointless irrelevant ramble.
Self Owning/Meltdown
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my sister is a bitch
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To compare heavy steroid use with drinking milk is a little bit of a stretch. If someone isn't ashamed of what they do every day, why lie?
I love when a complete stranger will ask you though, "Are you on roids?" The audacity of some clowns. I need to ask fat people, "Hey, how many calories do you consume per day?" I always laugh that people feel the need to say something when you have muscle on you, like they don't know what the f**k to say, so they just spew something....it's priceless. It's usually some fatbody who makes the muscleman comment, most likely due to their inadequate outlook on their own body.
Personally, I could careless if someone is fat or not.
God, that was a semi pointless irrelevant ramble.
Self Owning/Meltdown
Wrong thread, Kynan. Bring your hostilities elsewhere please.
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To compare heavy steroid use with drinking milk is a little bit of a stretch. If someone isn't ashamed of what they do every day, why lie?
I love when a complete stranger will ask you though, "Are you on roids?" The audacity of some clowns. I need to ask fat people, "Hey, how many calories do you consume per day?" I always laugh that people feel the need to say something when you have muscle on you, like they don't know what the f**k to say, so they just spew something....it's priceless. It's usually some fatbody who makes the muscleman comment, most likely due to their inadequate outlook on their own body.
Personally, I could careless if someone is fat or not.
God, that was a semi pointless irrelevant ramble.
Self Owning/Meltdown
I absolutley love how Croatch can take a death/RIP/condolences thread and turn it into his own public service announcement on drugs.......... brilliant!!!!!
monster soapbox....... hahahahahahahah
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I would like to hear more about the dairy theory, I think it is realted to colon cancer. Maybe you can create a thread about it.
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My condolances to Eric's family and loved ones. RIP :'(