Whatever his politics, he seemed like a likeable person, not a snob or an elitist.
Gone too soon at 58 years old.
True. This is the way people used to go. I thought we'd gotten better at dealing with heart trouble and heart attacks over the years.
Some people are just prone due to genetics and there isn't much that can be done, my husband is. He had to quit his high stress job yesterday as the doctor told him he was right on the verge of a heart attack. He has a genetic blood disorder and takes 4 different kinds of cholesterol medication to keep it under control. His dad died at age 42 from a heart attack, my hubby is 54 and already had one triple bypass a year ago. We've just had to prepare ourselves for the fact that it could happen at any time. Poor guy was crying yesterday because he is afraid he won't live to see his new grandson who is due to be born in August.
Prayers up for Tim Russert's family and friends.
Myocardial infarction results in collapse, sometimes if help is available and the condition is recognized resuscitation can be performed; fibrillation results in weakness and often collapse and again, if recognized, measures such as defibrillation can be performed and normal rythmn restored.
Blood clots can travel from the lower extremities to the heart or lungs and result in collapse asymptomatically to the patient.
Sudden cessation of the heart without a blockage or a demonstrated arrythmnia is possible but quite rare among patients under normal medical care.
It was always my contention that he was an AMERICAN first, and only a bit on the liberal side.
He was a decent guy. He’ll be missed. Prayers for his soul, and for his family.
Rest in Peace, Tim. You’ve gone Home to Jesus.