CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

Coronary arteries are the arteries which supply oxygen rich blood to heart. Sometimes plaque buildup in them limits the blood flow due to narrowing or blockage caused by plaque buildup. This is known as coronary artery disease (CAD) or coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease.

There are two main forms of coronary artery disease:

• Stable ischemic heart disease: It’s a chronic form where coronary arteries gradually narrow down over many years. Gradually heart receives less oxygen rich blood and symptoms are felt on day to day basis.
• Acute coronary syndrome: It is sudden onset and a medical emergency. The plaque in coronary artery suddenly ruptures and forms a clot of blood which further ruptures  and block the blood flow to the heart and the abruptness of it causes heart attack.

SYMPTOMS OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

CAD is a chronic condition where there is plaque buildup for years but, as the arteries narrow the symptoms are more evident.

Symptoms of chronic CAD include:

• Stable angina- It’s the most common symptom and is a temporary chest pain or discomfort which comes and goes irregularly. it gets relived after nitroglycerin.
• Shortness of breath- Some people feel shortness of breath during after some light physical activity.

Sometimes the first symptom is a heart attack and it’s symptoms are:-

• Angina which may vary from mild to severe and may spread to shoulder, arm, neck, back or jaw.
• Trouble while breathing
• Lightheadedness or dizzy feeling
• Heart palpitations
• Feeling of tiredness
• Nausea, stomach discomfort or vomiting.
• Weakness

CAUSES OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

The reason for coronary artery disease is arthrosclerosis. It is a slow process of building up of plaque in the arteries of your body. When the plaque effects the arteries and causes narrowing you start  developing coronary artery disease.

Plaque is consisting of cholesterol, certain waste products, calcium and fibrin which helps in helping the blood clot. As the time passes and plaque keeps on collecting in the arteries they become narrow and stiff.

It clogs the arteries and also causes major damage to the tissue limiting or even stopping the blood flow to the affected part. When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries heart muscles don’t receive enough oxygenated blood which doesn’t empower the heart to work properly. It creates a medical condition known as ischemia which leads to chest pain or discomfort known as angina. This eventually gives rise to the risk of heart attack which is a very high risk cardiac event.

People who have plaque buildup in their coronary arteries often have buildup elsewhere in their body, too. This can lead to conditions like carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease.

 

HOW AYURVED HELPS IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Heart disease is comparable to Hrid roga in Ayurveda. Doshas get vitiated in the body as a result of exposure to risk factors including eating food that is hot or sour potency, injuries, over thinking, panic or fear, etc. Rasa dhatu, which enters the heart and contributes to the condition’s growth, becomes contaminated by the vitiated doshas.

HEART CARE KIT

Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre’s “Heart Care Kit” is purely herbal and Ayurvedic formulation which helps to manage Heart conditions naturally. The medication have anti-oxidant and cardio-protective properties. The kit contain :

• Trikatu Syrup
• Kappha Balance Tablet
• Nerve Up Tablet
• Heart Up Tablet
• Active Plus Tablet

All Products Description in Detail

 

1. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.  This syrup is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this syrup balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily before meals.

2. Kapha Balance Tablet

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Heart Up Tablet

Heart Up Tablet is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms. It acts as a cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Nerve up tablet 

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas & kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in memory boosting, reduces stress, act as immune-modulator. It also shows effective results in disorders of heart and circulatory system.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Active Plus Tablet

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet  twice daily.