NHRA gave me heart disease

Just kidding. But, on a serious note, NHRA rules and regs probably saved my life. A many of you know, when you're over 55, to renew your competition license you need to submit an EKG along with your physical. Well, my Ekg changeg ovet the last 2 years. Subsequent testing revealed 2 blocked coronary arteries and I'm scheduled for a bypass operation in 2 days - the blocks couldn't be opened with a wire and stent. I've never had any cardiac symptoms, not overweight or hypertensive, and not diabetic. I am a pipe smoker and have a lousy family history of heart disease. The point is, if I didn't have to comply with sanctioning rules I never would have bothered with a comprehensive physical. NHRA is making me pay attention to myself and ensuring a longer and more productive life - barring any unforeseen problems. By the way I know what to look for with regards to health issues, I am a doctor. I won't piss and moan about stringent regulations any more.

Hope everything goes well with that!

Thanks

Your going to have to get your cardiologist to give
you a love letter saying your fine to send in with
your EKG ..... mine wouldnt
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Good luck with the by-pass

Way to go, doc, a little PM will always help the old mill run stronger!

I appreciate the sentiments. The point of this post is not to advertise my own health problems - I'm fixable. The point is to stress prevention. Most guys tend to neglect their health. Regular screenings and check-ups are ignored until something bad happens - we do more peventive maintenance on our cars than we do on ourselves. This post is a plea for our members to take better care of ourselves, get a physical, whether you need one or not. Prevent a problem instead of scrambling to make repairs.

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I appreciate the sentiments. The point of this post is not to advertise my own health problems - I'm fixable. The point is to stress prevention. Most guys tend to neglect their health. Regular screenings and check-ups are ignored until something bad happens - we do more peventive maintenance on our cars than we do on ourselves. This post is a plea for our members to take better care of ourselves, get a physical, whether you need one or not. Prevent a problem instead of scrambling to make repairs.

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Couldn't agree with you more....mine is due in September....without that I probably wouldn't even think about it. Hope all goes well with your surgery....

Rick Blake