Is heart disease reversible?

[ACtimes3]

I hear yes and I hear no, but is heart disease reversible and by taking what measeures?

[freshbliss]

My father had 4 by-passes done at the age of 62. He is 75 now and his heart is in much better condition that it was 13 years ago. I have the test results to prove it.....but I'll give the devil his due.....he totally changed his diet. very low fat, 12 servings of fruits and veggies a day (yeah, you read that right), high fiber, whole grains, excercises (walks several miles a day no matter the weather)....his blood pressure has returned to normal (ok, well he does take 1/4 of dose of a beta blocker) and his total cholesterol is 137.....without meds

So yes, it can be done - he had some severe atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis.....but - its a big but - most people aren't willing to do what he did....[and then again, there are some conditions where there is scarring of the heart, or damage to the valves that are irreversible - but for athero-and-arterisclerosis, yes, its possible)