Prolonged QT

**Burly Brute** · 9th November 10, 11:30 PM

Greetings,

I have a question. I noticed in the FAQ section on athletics it said not to compete if you have a heart condition. I have Prolonged QT, which is actually more of an electrical heart condition which really pertains more to the heart racing. I was wondering, does anyone else compete with a similiar disease? And, would it be healthy in your alls opinion to do so?

Thanks yet again,

Zach

**KenB** · 10th November 10, 05:16 AM

I think your best option is to get an opinion from a cardiac specialist who specializes in this area. I would not want to advise you in any direction other than to medical experts. Good luck! I hope they give you clearance to compete.

**denmcdough** · 10th November 10, 05:38 AM

PM sent about this!

**Chas** · 10th November 10, 07:02 AM

Zach, Rule 10 forbids us from saying anything other than - go see your doctor. I had a pacemaker fitted this year and have not regretted one second since then.

Regards

Chas

**Alan H** · 11th November 10, 08:12 PM

What everybody else said.

I have a friend who throws, who wears a blood sugar monitor for his diabetes while he's on the field. That said...ask your doctor.

**Burly Brute** · 11th November 10, 10:17 PM

All great advice, I appreciate it! Thanks guys! I just wondered if anyone competed with a similiar issue. But, i understand what you guys mean by not being able to advise other than go see a doctor. Sorry to put you all in that position! But, great advice! Thanks all!

-Zach