Chuck's Heart

[xiki]

December 21, 2011 Source of Chuck Hayes' failed heart exam? I am still working for further confirmation, but I have been told by two sources close to the situation that Chuck Hayes was diagnosed with Pericarditis, an inflammation of the sack surrounding the heart that can be life-threatening. The Kings subsequently nullified the veteran forward's four-year, $21 million deal. Hayes, who had been penciled into Paul Westphal's starting lineup, has asked the Kings to refrain from commenting and plans to address the matter himself at a later date. Following the death of former Atlanta Hawks center, Jason Collier, the NBA imposed more extensive cardiac testing during the players' preseason physical exams. The 7-foot Collins died on Oct. 15, 2005 of a sudden heart rhythm disturbance caused by an enlarged heart. He was 28.

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings...#storylink=cpy

[ThatBoyNick]

poor chuck

[rockbox]

After some quick googling, it appears that it is treatable and if not chronic could be caused by an infection or virus.

[k-money]

i know everyone including me wants him to come to the rockets, but really, he should sit out this season like green.

[KingStevo10]

Wow that's just devastating

[DaDakota]

Is this the same thing that Juwan Howard had when he missed the 2005 playoffs?

DD

[k-money]

Originally Posted by rockbox After some quick googling, it appears that it is treatable and if not chronic could be caused by an infection or virus.

i feel better.

[val_modus]

pericarditis... very treatable with antibiotics, he will play again soon.

[gah]

I hope this is not a chronic thing and whatever it is I hope he can put it behind soon.

[Shroopy2]

More extensive testing, The one thing the league has done RIGHT.

The NBA really does Care, they just have odd ways of showing it.

If you're one of the thousands of people diagnosed with pericarditis each year, you might have felt you were having a heart attack because the symptoms are similar. Pericarditis can even affect healthy young athletes and children due to a viral infection, autoimmune disease or trauma. Although the condition might keep you from exercising and training until it's cleared up, you should eventually be able to return to normal activity Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/42...#ixzz1hDmbbkPz

[ThatBoyNick]

Originally Posted by Shroopy2 More extensive testing, The one thing the league has done RIGHT. The NBA really does Care, they just have odd ways of showing it.

Lol cool, so hopefully chuck checks out clear mid season and we can sign him!!

[Raven]

His career is over. You don't F around with enlarged hearts.

[rockbox]

Originally Posted by Raven His career is over. You don't F around with enlarged hearts.

He does not have an enlarged heart. He has inflammation.

[pge71188]

sucks!!! Life isn't fair sometimes.

[AroundTheWorld]

Sounds good, actually.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001234/

Expectations (prognosis) Pericarditis can range from mild cases that get better on their own to life-threatening cases. The condition can be complicated by significant fluid buildup around the heart and poor heart function. The outcome is good if the disorder is treated promptly. Most people recover in 2 weeks to 3 months. However, pericarditis may come back.

[Carl Herrera]

Sign Chuck now while people are still scared and he's still cheap!

[Go_Korea]

Wouldn't the Kings just sign him to the same contract if Chuck becomes healthy again? It's not like they can use that money to sign Sammy D anymore....

[varuscelli]

A really puzzling part of this is why the Kings were so quick to void the contract -- unless they think they know more about the condition and the prognosis for Chuck than meets the eye. I'd like to think that they just panicked and reacted too quickly.

[Dei]

Originally Posted by Carl Herrera Sign Chuck now while people are still scared and he's still cheap!

You're disgusting.

[coolweather]

welcome to Houston coach Chuck.