Defying conventional wisdom, the science (?) of how cholesterol levels impact coronary arteries and what the doctor says - After different tests and procedures my arteries are still 80 - 85% open. No plaque build up. I also learned I have an extra blood vessel feeding the heart. Not sure if that is a good thing or bad? LOL!

I've been through the angiograms and had a Cardiologist succeed in stopping my heart. I never lost consciousness. The Dr. hit me twice with his fist - nothing. They pulled out the paddles and maxed it out. That worked, but I've got to tell you that hurts like hell! I looked over at the nurse and said: "Hey, can we avoid doing that again please!" She yelled at the Dr. that I was conscious and they hit me with some meds and knocked me out. The Cardiologist later came into my room and said "You were toast!" I told him I knew he was a scratch golfer and one of the important things in a golf swing is follow through. I recommended that if he had to attempt an external cardiac massage that he hit a hell of a lot harder and follow through!