Cardiac care may be recommended for individuals who have heart-related conditions or are at risk of developing such conditions. This may include people who have been diagnosed with conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, or arrhythmias, or those who have risk factors such as high cholesterol, obesity, or a family history of heart disease.
Cardiac care may also be recommended for individuals who have experienced a heart attack or other cardiac event, or who have undergone a procedure such as coronary artery bypass surgery or angioplasty. In general, individuals who have any concerns about their heart health should speak with a healthcare professional to determine if cardiac care is appropriate for them.
Let’s Understand more about Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have now become the leading cause of mortality or even morbidity in India. According to the WHO cardiovascular disease causes 12 million deaths in the world each year. Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol. Hence, early diagnosis and management are crucial.
What is cardiovascular disease?
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels on the inner walls of the blood vessels that supply the heart or brain. Heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events and are mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain. The most common reason for this is a build-up of fatty deposits.
How to track your heart’s health?
Besides blood tests and a chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram, Echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, and MRI heart are the major Diagnostic tests that indicate the status of cardiac health.
Risk factors for CVD’s
High blood pressure,
Increased blood glucose
High Cholesterol and Lipids
Overweight and obesity.
Stress and hereditary factors.
Integrative cardiac care refers to the use of a combination of conventional and/or alternative therapies for the treatment of heart-related conditions. This may involve the use of medications, lifestyle changes, and other therapies such as massages, Panchakarma, stress management techniques, Diet counseling, and yoga/exercise.
Integrative cardiac care Programmes include cardiologists and other healthcare professionals who have training in both conventional and or alternative approaches to treatment.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Cardiovascular Diseases
Protect Your Heart with Ayurvedic Treatment for Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac care is crucial for individuals who have heart-related conditions or are at risk of developing such conditions
Ayurveda proposes a different understanding of the etiopathogenesis of such conditions and subsequent healthcare in the context of hridroga. Recent research in Ayurveda has given new hope in CVD’s, the curative and preventive aspects.
Ayurvedic treatment for cardiovascular diseases including Detox through Panchakarma remains the main line of treatment.
Virechana Karma – Beneficial in Hyperlipidemia, hypertension .
Lekhana Basti mainly helps in Hyperlipidemia, & Obesity.
Tikta Basti is indicated in Hypertension, Ischaemic heart diseases & CHF.
Brinhana & Ksheera basti – Cardiac arrhythmias.
A few other therapies are Abhyanga, Shirodhara & Hridbasti.
Ayurvedic cardiac Rasayana preparations for the prevention of cardiac diseases including Amalaki Rasayana, Brahma Rasayana, Dashmula Kwatha, Arjunatwak Kwatha, Pipplyadi Ghrita, Shunthi Ghrita, and Arjuna Ghrita. A holistic approach to cardiac care with integrative therapies can improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of heart-related conditions.
Hridya dashemani are mentioned in classics that act as cardiotonic drugs.
Herbs for Cardiac care
Lashuna (Alium sativum) – contains Allicin, the principal bioactive compound responsible for the beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system which includes a reduction in atherosclerosis, antihyperlipidemic effect, inhibition of platelet aggregation & blood pressure lowering effect.
Amalaki (Phyllanthus embica)- produces a significant hypolipidemic effect along with a reduction in blood pressure. Another wonder drug is Arjuna(Terminalia arjuna) which improves the function of cardiac muscle and subsequently improves the pumping activity of the heart.
Guggulu(Commiphora mukul) has cardioprotective activity as it increases the HDL level and this drug also reduces serum triglycerides to a significant level. Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) relaxes the smooth muscles and increases angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition and hence reducing hypertension. Saponin present in it dilates the coronary artery and improves coronary circulation.
Yoga for Cardiac care
Various techniques of Yoga like Asana (Postures), Pranayama (Breathing practices), Spiritual upliftment are have wonderful preventive and therapeutic effects on Anxiety, Hypertension , Hypercholesteremia, Atherosclerosis etc which are main risk factors of heart disorders.It enhances cardiac health, lowers B.P, reduces chronic stress, boosts the immune system and improves the cognitive ability
The integrative approach is the way to Prevent Cardiovascular disease through Ayurveda
Owing to the constant surge of cardiac cases, it’s time to follow classical protocols in combination with Contemporary medicine. Consistent therapies and oral medications along with certain lifestyle modifications are proven to be effective in overcoming cardiac disorders. Monitor your heartbeats through Integrative cardiac care.
One of the best ways to prevent heart disease and stroke is by adopting a reduced inflammatory lifestyle. Inflammation plays a huge role in both of these diseases. This means:
-Eating more seasonal and anti-inflammatory foods
-Engaging in moderate exercise with yoga and breathing practice
-Getting enough sleep every night to repair your body
-Learning how to manage stress
-Making time for hobbies you love
The best way to beat heart disease is to avoid it in the first place or catch it in its earliest stages. The Integrative cardiac care Program offers easy-to-schedule appointments and high-quality care that emphasizes the prevention and early detection of heart disease.