For many years, my cholesterol numbers were in the 400s, and all attempts to lower them failed. My doctor and I tried almost all of the drugs, diet, and exercises to lower the numbers. Finally, a drug named “Zetia” did the job, but too many years of plaque had built up. Early one morning, as I was on my way to the fire station to start my shift, it happened! I had a mild heart attack. I drove myself to Lubbock and, after testing, came back. I was told that I needed three bypasses to clear the arteries to my heart. After two ...