Dear Vicc -

I join completely with EVERYTHING Joan said.

Just to add one thought: nicotine is a major vasal-constrictor, which is why it's implicated so much heart disease. You may want to give this point some consideration, in view of your knowledge of ischemia. There are a number of good prescription drugs out there right now that are used to get folks off tobacco, Wellbutrin is one of them, that you might want to consider using, if you have the opportunity.

Take care and put on the pounds.

Mike