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Waves · 07-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Lad of 20 is killed by blood clot caused by playing his Xbox for up to 12 hours at a time | The Sun |News

A LAD of 20 has been killed by a blood clot caused by playing his Xbox for up to 12 hours at a time.

A post mortem revealed that Chris Staniforth - addicted to games such as Halo - had suffered a deep vein thrombosis. It can be triggered by sitting in one position for long spells.

Stunned dad David, of Sheffield, said: "He lived for his Xbox. I never dreamed he was in any danger.

"As a parent you think playing computer games can't do them any harm because you know what they are doing.

"Kids all over the country are playing these games for long periods - they don't realise it could kill them."

Chris collapsed seconds after telling a friend how he had been experiencing a strange sensation in his chest.

The pair were chatting outside a JobCentre where Chris had an interview.

David said: "He told his friend how he was woken in the night by a strange feeling in his chest.

"He said his heart rate had been incredibly low but it went back to normal and he fell asleep again.

"Then he dropped a packet of chewing gum and as he picked it up, he jolted back and began to spasm."

Chris's friend called an ambulance - but paramedics could not save him.

A coroner yesterday confirmed DVT had caused Chris's death and it was cited on his death certificate.

He did not have a history of ill health and had no underlying medical complications.

DVT is a blood clot which develops in the legs or lower torso, often when the suffer's movement is restricted for long spells.

If the clot travels up the veins to the lungs, it can cause a fatal blockage known as a pulmonary embolism.

DVT used to mainly strike passengers on long-haul flights who sat for hours in the same position.

But in recent years it has increasingly been seen among those who sit for longs spells in front of computer screens.

David, 54, of Sheffield, told yesterday how Chris would sit for hours engrossed in games such as Halo, in which players battle invading aliens.

He added: "Chris lived for his Xbox. When he got into a game he could play it for hours and hours on end, sometimes 12 hours in a stretch.

"He got sucked in playing Halo online against people from all over the world."

David has now launched a campaign to raise awareness about DVT and computer games. He said: "Games are fun and once you've started playing it's hard to stop.

"Over the years Chris had a whole range of different consoles, everything from PlayStations to Xboxes.

"I'm not for one minute blaming the manufacturer of Xbox. It isn't their fault that people use them for so long. But I want to highlight the dangers that can arise.

"Playing on it for so long is what killed him - and I don't want another child to die."

David, who is divorced from Chris's mum, added: "At first we couldn't understand how this had happened. We were stunned the cause of death came back as a pulmonary embolism as a result of DVT."

Chris intended to have a career in computers and was recently offered a place at Leicester University to study Game Design. Professor Brian Colvin, an expert on blood-related conditions, yesterday said it was rare to find someone as young as Chris getting DVT.

He added: "There's anxiety about obesity and children not doing anything other than looking at computer screens. It's pretty unhealthy."

Xbox makers Microsoft said: "We recommend gamers take breaks to exercise as well as make time for other pursuits."

clive · 07-30-2011, 10:56 AM

reminds me of my friend.

HTAM · 07-30-2011, 11:18 AM

Perfect segue to for the Kinect and how it gets you off your ass

profit · 07-30-2011, 12:33 PM

lol holy shit, dude is going to bring a campaign of 'dvt and your console'

its like the most american thing to die from. sitting.

"what horrible tribulations did you suffer growing up daddy? well i didnt have a father because after i was conceived he died from playing his xbox. yes dvt hits close to my heart dear."

Waves · 07-30-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

its like the most american thing to die from. sitting.

lol

Captain Cannabis · 07-30-2011, 02:23 PM

sheffield isn't in america

Dr. ShinDig · 07-30-2011, 02:24 PM

a lad of 20 - lol

Sir-Ex · 07-31-2011, 11:23 AM

15 minute break every hour. The 20 minute MGS4 initial load screen drilled that into my mind.

It also got me smoking.

Parallax · 07-31-2011, 08:31 PM

12 hours? what a pussy

Roach · 08-01-2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

the most american thing to die from

stress.

Mescalito · 08-01-2011, 02:47 AM

In other news..

The Rev · 08-01-2011, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roach

stress.

You can die of both stress and sitting by watching TV news.

The Rev

Kompressor · 08-01-2011, 03:22 AM

^ while eating a cheeseburger.

**SageTree** · 08-01-2011, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Cannabis

sheffield isn't in america

not shit eh?

'LAD' wasn't a tip off or anything

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Waves Duderino Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chiburbs Posts: 15,405 Thanks: 991 Thanked 4,036 Times in 2,224 Posts	the return of AWESOME NEWS Lad of 20 is killed by blood clot caused by playing his Xbox for up to 12 hours at a time \| The Sun \|News A LAD of 20 has been killed by a blood clot caused by playing his Xbox for up to 12 hours at a time. A post mortem revealed that Chris Staniforth - addicted to games such as Halo - had suffered a deep vein thrombosis. It can be triggered by sitting in one position for long spells. Stunned dad David, of Sheffield, said: "He lived for his Xbox. I never dreamed he was in any danger. "As a parent you think playing computer games can't do them any harm because you know what they are doing. "Kids all over the country are playing these games for long periods - they don't realise it could kill them." Chris collapsed seconds after telling a friend how he had been experiencing a strange sensation in his chest. The pair were chatting outside a JobCentre where Chris had an interview. David said: "He told his friend how he was woken in the night by a strange feeling in his chest. "He said his heart rate had been incredibly low but it went back to normal and he fell asleep again. "Then he dropped a packet of chewing gum and as he picked it up, he jolted back and began to spasm." Chris's friend called an ambulance - but paramedics could not save him. A coroner yesterday confirmed DVT had caused Chris's death and it was cited on his death certificate. He did not have a history of ill health and had no underlying medical complications. DVT is a blood clot which develops in the legs or lower torso, often when the suffer's movement is restricted for long spells. If the clot travels up the veins to the lungs, it can cause a fatal blockage known as a pulmonary embolism. DVT used to mainly strike passengers on long-haul flights who sat for hours in the same position. But in recent years it has increasingly been seen among those who sit for longs spells in front of computer screens. David, 54, of Sheffield, told yesterday how Chris would sit for hours engrossed in games such as Halo, in which players battle invading aliens. He added: "Chris lived for his Xbox. When he got into a game he could play it for hours and hours on end, sometimes 12 hours in a stretch. "He got sucked in playing Halo online against people from all over the world." David has now launched a campaign to raise awareness about DVT and computer games. He said: "Games are fun and once you've started playing it's hard to stop. "Over the years Chris had a whole range of different consoles, everything from PlayStations to Xboxes. "I'm not for one minute blaming the manufacturer of Xbox. It isn't their fault that people use them for so long. But I want to highlight the dangers that can arise. "Playing on it for so long is what killed him - and I don't want another child to die." David, who is divorced from Chris's mum, added: "At first we couldn't understand how this had happened. We were stunned the cause of death came back as a pulmonary embolism as a result of DVT." Chris intended to have a career in computers and was recently offered a place at Leicester University to study Game Design. Professor Brian Colvin, an expert on blood-related conditions, yesterday said it was rare to find someone as young as Chris getting DVT. He added: "There's anxiety about obesity and children not doing anything other than looking at computer screens. It's pretty unhealthy." Xbox makers Microsoft said: "We recommend gamers take breaks to exercise as well as make time for other pursuits." __________________ On this life that we call home The years go fast and the days go so slow

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profit restore the republic Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 818 Thanked 357 Times in 237 Posts	lol holy shit, dude is going to bring a campaign of 'dvt and your console' its like the most american thing to die from. sitting. "what horrible tribulations did you suffer growing up daddy? well i didnt have a father because after i was conceived he died from playing his xbox. yes dvt hits close to my heart dear." __________________ Cowardice asks the question - is it safe? Expediency asks the question - is it politic? Vanity asks the question - is it popular? But conscience asks the question - is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular; but one must take it because it is right. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. follow https://twitter.com/#!/curtiswm - sub http://www.youtube.com/user/66sicksfishstix

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Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,818 Times in 2,258 Posts	15 minute break every hour. The 20 minute MGS4 initial load screen drilled that into my mind. It also got me smoking. __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

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