Mooney temporarily stepping away due to heart issue

[9Legs]

Looks like he is in good hands- Godspeed!

About Leo M. Gazoni, MD​

Biography​

Dr. Leo Gazoni attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, for his undergraduate degree, and attained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He went on to complete his General Surgery residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident, and his Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at University of Virginia Health System.

During his time at the University of Virginia, Dr. Gazoni won multiple awards including the University of Virginia Department of Surgery Award for Academic Achievement, The Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, and the R. Scott Jones Award in Surgery. At the 2007 Association of Thoracic Surgery meeting, he was the winner of the C. Walton Lillehei Research Competition, and he has been published many times over in both books and peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Gazoni is multilingual, speaking both Spanish and Portuguese, in addition to English. His professional interests include Adult Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, and Robotic Thoracic Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is currently welcoming new patients and referrals.
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Procedures and Conditions Treated​

 

[Eight Legger]

That's not the surgeon who will be performing his surgery, it's just a good friend of his here, he said.

 

[Vcewe]

Get well Coach Mooney!

 

[spider23]

Definitely a good thing it was caught.

For those who follow soccer/world cup, that was the cause of Grant Wahl's death https://www.npr.org/2022/12/14/1142647682/grant-wahl-autopsy-world-cup-qatar

Wow, great it was caught timely!
Thanks for posting about Grant Wahl, I had not hear that was ultimately his demise.

 

[Ram Bal]

God bless Coach Mooney - praying for a successful surgery and complete healing. Thank the good Lord this was detected and can be corrected. We lost a church member 18 months ago with a similar issue that had not been detected. We look forward to seeing Coach Mooney back on the Court this Spring! God speed Coach!

 

[Ram Bal]

I don’t guess Peter will be allowed to do anything different, but maybe.

I admit I am a Ram fan but this is neither a kind or appropriate comment. The team and program will be just fine. All thoughts should be on Coach M.

 

[spiders13]

Any of you on here that are over 40 with a family history should get the calcium CT scan he got. I have family history and got one and had a score of 0 which is good. A friend of mine who’s a little older got one and they found 80% blockage, basically a widow maker. I got mine done for $60 and it took all of 5 minutes. Not invasive or anything.

 

[Section9.RowD]

Any of you on here that are over 40 with a family history should get the calcium CT scan he got. I have family history and got one and had a score of 0 which is good. A friend of mine who’s a little older got one and they found 80% blockage, basically a widow maker. I got mine done for $60 and it took all of 5 minutes. Not invasive or anything.

agreed - had one done last fall as well .. prayers for Chris, his wife, and two sons.

 

[spider23]

Any of you on here that are over 40 with a family history should get the calcium CT scan he got. I have family history and got one and had a score of 0 which is good. A friend of mine who’s a little older got one and they found 80% blockage, basically a widow maker. I got mine done for $60 and it took all of 5 minutes. Not invasive or anything.

Thanks 13, I am wondering why the hell this is not common practice?? Listening to the presser now. Going to look into this ASAP.

 

[Section9.RowD]

Thanks 13, I am wondering why the hell this is not common practice?? Listening to the presser now. Going to look into this ASAP.

insurance doesn't cover it or at least my self-employed policy didn't which may the reason why not standard.

 

[spider23]

insurance doesn't cover it or at least my self-employed policy didn't which may the reason why not standard.

Figured as much. Going to ask about this. Turned 50 couple years ago. A good friend of mine told me your chances of heart attack go way down in your 50's, and subsequently have heard of numerous folks dropping dead in their early 50's.

Wow, he has been coaching for a month with this! Crazy. Wishing the best, and we see him back at it soon.

Good luck to Peter, hope he and the other coaches finish the season strong and rally around Mooney.

 

[spiderman]

best wishes to Coach and family. very smart to get screened.

 

[spiderman]

insurance doesn't cover it or at least my self-employed policy didn't which may the reason why not standard.

yep, just paid $99 for mine.

 

[Section9.RowD]

yep, just paid $99 for mine.

well done .. seem to recall $200 to $300 but I'm real fuzzy on it

 

[Gallipoli]

I guess we should all call a timeout and wish coach Mooney and his family all the best.

Ya think? Spaghetti arm?

 

[Long Time Spider Fan]

I admit I am a Ram fan but this is neither a kind or appropriate comment. The team and program will be just fine. All thoughts should be on Coach M.

Spider K is not known to be kind or appropriate. While hopefully everyone else is focused on Mooney's health and his family, he had to get another jab in at Mooney.

 

[SouthJerseySpiderFan]

Wish Coach Mooney a quick recovery!

Surgery for aortic aneurysm.

First thing my wife said was issue same that caused John Ritter's death. Good memory but not quite right.

Ritter was initially treated by emergency room physicians for a heart attack; however, his condition quickly worsened. Ritter was then diagnosed with aortic dissection and was taken into surgery but he was pronounced dead at 10:48 p.m. He was 54.

How can you tell the difference between an aortic dissection and an aneurysm?
Develop the definitions for aneurysm and dissection to include: An aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta or a peripheral artery. A dissection of the aorta or its branches occurs when the inner lining of the artery is “torn” and begins to separate from the rest of the arterial wall.

Anyway you look at it some serious stuff. Thank God it was diagnosed in time.

 

[PalmTreeSpidUR]

Best wishes to coach and his family for a full and speedy recovery.

 

[Wood Hall]

Spider strong. Get better soon.

 

[Spiders4ever]

He's a good man!

 

[urfan1]

Regardless of what you might think about his coaching skills Chris is a good representative of the University, and he cares about his players and they care about him.

Having been through a major health setback in the last year, now mostly recovered I can say with certainty this will change Chris.

My prayers, thoughts and hopes are with you Coach, as well as with your family and those that love you. You are a Good Man, God Speed!

 

[URWilk110]

Prayers for Chris and his family. Hope he makes a quick recovery.

 

[Gallipoli]

I just watched the press conference. Coach Mooney really teared up. He said this was a life lesson that you meet headon. He is handling this with class and poise. He said he was going to dinner with the team tonight; we are praying for you Coach. Godspeed in your journey.

 

[nathanw19]

Get well soon coach. Beat this and come back stronger than ever!

 

[whampas]

Good luck coach. Praying that all goes well.

 

[SpiderK]

I admit I am a Ram fan but this is neither a kind or appropriate comment. The team and program will be just fine. All thoughts should be on Coach M.

I guess you identify as a ewe.

 

[Ram Bal]

I guess you identify as a ewe.

I know this will make you unhappy k but I identify as a human being. Go Spiders except for next Friday night!

 

[urmite]

I know this will make you unhappy k but I identify as a human being. Go Spiders except for next Friday night!

While I have a fantasy of Mooney having a “Willis Reed“ moment next Friday…

 

[PalmTreeSpidUR]

Does anyone have the link for Bob Black's radio show from Friday afternoon? (He was going to be talking more about this). The most recent episode I can find is from 2/16.

 

[fatherspider]

Spider K is not known to be kind or appropriate. While hopefully everyone else is focused on Mooney's health and his family, he had to get another jab in at Mooney.

There was nothing in his comment that was inappropriate unkind or disrespectful. All you greater than thou posters need to chill. Coach Mooney is in good hands. No one on this board has any influence over his health. A small comment about his temporary replacement is not insensitive in the least on a Richmond Spiders Sport forum. We are Richmond Spider fans.

 

[localspider]

Really fortunate this was caught early. Best wishes for a fast recovery.

 

[Ram Bal]

Coach Rhoades ended his radio interview this evening by saying he is praying for Coach Mooney and his speedy recovery. I join Coach Rhoades and I challenge all Ram faithful to pray for Coach Mooney and his surgeons.

 

[Gallipoli]

At times like these, Coach Mooney's strength of character shows through. We have seen it in his players- Dji Bailey, who kept working; Matt Grace, who has played a loyal backup his entire carrer; Goose tree; Grant Golden who overcame a heart condition... all of these reflect their coach.

 

[ManiBenton]

I admit I am a Ram fan but this is neither a kind or appropriate comment. The team and program will be just fine. All thoughts should be on Coach M.

Yes, they should be and I think they are on CM. Nobody should be wishing any harm on CM, but I can't agree with the program being fine. From your end yes it will, you'll continue to slap Richmond twice a year as usual, but the program is falling to the ground for us Richmond fans and has been for awhile now. At least you'll enjoy Richmond hoops as you'll continue to see losses.

 

[gcarter52]

Yes, they should be and I think they are on CM. Nobody should be wishing any harm on CM but since I can't agree with the program being fine. From your end yes it will, you'll continue to slap Richmond twice a year as usual, but no the program is falling to the ground for us Richmond fans and has been for awhile now. At least you'll enjoy Richmond hoops as you'll continue to see losses.

Remember that all dogs (rams) will have their day!

 

[ManiBenton]

Remember that all dogs (rams) will have their day!

yeah and it was last year in DC, now we gotta wait 5 years for our next win vs them. Cant wait!

 

[Eight Legger]

Does anyone know when the surgery was scheduled to happen? I would assume yesterday or today hopefully.

 

[bullfrog91]

Does anyone know when the surgery was scheduled to happen? I would assume yesterday or today hopefully.

News indicates it was supposed to be this WK but it's been pushed out to next WK...not sure why

 

[Eight Legger]

Saw that... Honestly crazy to me. If I were him I'd have wanted this thing done a month ago.

 

[spider23]

Wishing Mooney well with the surgery and a restful recovery. I am ready for this season to be over. Won't be long.