[T.O.Dillinder]

I have recently found out after a barage of tests that I have some arteries partially blocked, and I have a rhythmic problem with my heart.
My Doc says no wheel to wheel racing. And for right now no track days. The new prescriptions are blood thinners and may cause problems when participating in a track day type outing even.
The kicker is I am halfway through a build. The firewall has been too modified for converting the car back for street duty.
My wife and I have been discussing what to do. And we just cant seem to find a happy solution.
Your advice would be much appreciated.

This post has been edited by T.O.Dillinder: Aug 31 2008, 08:09 PM

[veinharvest]

Lurked for years, but this is too important to pass up. (2001 Camaro SS, trackdays with BMWCCA / ESP a-la Sam down the road from me.)

Millions of people across the US have heart disease- NOT the end of the road. Those are the ones that know about it. There are millions more who just don't know it yet. Look in the Pits at a dirt track across the nation, or worse yet the infield of Nascar. The US diet, family, Age, cholesterol, where you live, and bad luck all can lead to heart disease. Number one Disease in US = heart disease. That being said, "what you should do" Depends on the outcome in the next few weeks and what you've been through so far. Obviously you went to your family doc and then (hopefully) on to a Cardiologist because you and your wife were concerned about something. THat concern unfortunately led to 'something' instead of nothing. For the time being, continue your project with some reservation about strenuous activity, and give the racing some time off. If you have Shortness of breath or chest pain its your body telling you to stop doing what your doing. And please for the love of God, Don't keep taking nitro pills to get the lawn work done (Ask me how I know this happens)(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) Besides You will definately need a hobby if your forced to stay home by your Doc anyway.
I'd love to hear more about what they really diagnosed you with and I may be able to shed some light on things for you. I'm assuming aspirin and plavix, or is it coumadin for Atrial Fibrillation? Angio? Stents? MAny possibilities cloud the mix.
How did the cards guys diagnose your "partial blockages?" Was is by Echocardiogram, CArdiac Catheterization, or CArdiac CT calcium score? The percentages are important as is your heart rhythm. Feel free to Email me or PM me if you want to. I do this everyday. bakted25 AT yahoo.com anytime.

Oh by the way, a few years ago, a Guy came to us in a similar situation except his blockages were Not partial. HE needed Bypass surgery which was uneventful and he was home in three days. After a month of cardiac rehab and a long time to heal his sternum he was back to racing 358 DIRT Modified. Basically He took a about a year off. The extremes are many and. SHe has a stake in this as well. Good luck to you