Sportspeople dropping dead worldwide, page-1363

“& since when hv you heard of a badminton player dying on the spot & wriggling like a worm? its all very baffling”


only baffling if there’s a lack of knowledge and a propensity to look for confirmation of a personal false belief or similar

The player was young, thin and lanky
Those are all risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Anyone who has had anything to do with brain attacks - who saw the footage would have no “baffling “

However, Zhang Zhijie has been found to have died from cardiac arrest, and you were probably seeing Myoclonus occurring- the twitching etc- from the brain being starved of oxygen, same as the brain is starved of oxygen in stroke

Both are covered below- probably too much information- so you can remain baffled by not reading it.

“In a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a patient can indeed collapse and may experience twitching or jerking movements.

SAH is a serious, life-threatening type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain[2]. It can lead to sudden loss of consciousness, which explains why a patient might collapse[2][5].

Regarding twitching or wiggling movements, these can occur as a complication of SAH in the form of seizures. Epilepsy is a known long-term complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage[5]. During a seizure, a person may experience muscle contractions where their arms and legs twitch and jerk, or their body may shake or become stiff[5].

It's important to note that a subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical emergency. If someone collapses and shows signs of twitching or jerking movements, especially if accompanied by other symptoms like severe headache, stiff neck, or sensitivity to light, immediate medical attention should be sought by calling emergency services[2].

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[1] Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441958/
[2] Subarachnoid haemorrhage - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/subarachnoid-haemorrhage/
[3] Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) | Mayfield Brain & Spine https://mayfieldclinic.com/pe-sah.htm
[4] Subarachnoid hemorrhage - UF Health https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/subarachnoid-hemorrhage
[5] Complications - Subarachnoid haemorrhage - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/subarachnoid-haemorrhage/complications/


Involuntary movements can occur during or immediately after cardiac arrest:

1. Myoclonus, which involves sudden, brief, involuntary jerking or twitching of muscles, can occur in some patients following cardiac arrest[2][4]. This is known as post-hypoxic myoclonus (PHM) and is a result of brain injury due to lack of oxygen.

2. During resuscitation efforts, chest compressions and other interventions may cause some movement of the body, but this is not voluntary movement by the patient.

3. In the immediate post-arrest period, some patients may display agitation or purposeless movements as they begin to regain consciousness[1]. However, this occurs after successful resuscitation, not during the arrest itself.

4. Agonal breathing, which can involve gasping or twitching movements, may sometimes be observed in the very early stages of cardiac arrest, but this is a reflex and not a sign of consciousness.

It's important to note that true cardiac arrest is characterized by unconsciousness and absence of normal breathing[3]. Any observed twitching or jerking during this time is involuntary and not indicative of the patient being awake or able to perform actions like writing.

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[1] Part 9: Post–Cardiac Arrest Care | Circulation - AHA Journals https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.971002
[2] Myoclonus - Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK https://www.suddencardiacarrestuk.org/information/sequelae/myoclonus/
[3] Cardiac arrest - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_cardiac_death
[4] Myoclonus After Cardiac Arrest: Where Do We Go From Here? - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5716491/
[5] Coronary artery spasm: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000159.htm



Zhang Zhijie, a 17-year-old Chinese badminton player, tragically collapsed and died during a match at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia[1][2][3]. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 30, 2024, while Zhang was competing against Japan's Kazuma Kawano[4][5].

Zhang suddenly collapsed on the court when the score was 11-11 in the first game[4]. He experienced seizures and was immediately attended to by medical teams[5]. Despite being rushed to the hospital by ambulance, efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead shortly after[3].

Medical assessments at two hospitals confirmed that Zhang suffered a sudden cardiac arrest[3][4]. The young athlete's untimely death has sparked discussions about emergency response protocols in sports events and has led to calls for reevaluating regulations to ensure swifter responses during such critical situations[2].

Zhang was described as a talented and promising player who had joined China's national youth team last year and had recently won the singles title at the Dutch Junior International tournament[4].

Sources
[1] Video: China's badminton player collapses on court, dies during match https://www.indiatoday.in/world/video/china-badminton-player-dies-court-indonesia-2561298-2024-07-02
[2] Zhang Zhijie: Chinese teen badminton player's death sparks outcry
[3] Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing during match https://www.foxnews.com/sports/chinese-badminton-player-17-dies-after-collapsing-during-match
[4] China badminton player, 17, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing ... https://www.channelnewsasia.com/spo...-zhijie-dies-collapse-court-indonesia-4447936
[5] A 17-year-old Chinese player died after collapsing ... - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Internationa...yer-died-after-collapsing-badminton-111568966