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Ayurvedic approach to treat Hridroga (valvular heart disease): A case report

M P Mithra1

  • 1Department of Indian Systems of Medicine, Kerala, India.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
|March 3, 2019
PubMed

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This case report highlights Ayurvedic management for valvular heart disease, specifically mitral stenosis due to rheumatic fever. Treatment led to a significant increase in mitral valve area, suggesting Ayurveda

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Ayurvedic Medicine

Background:

  • Valvular heart disease, including mitral stenosis, is a significant cardiovascular condition often caused by rheumatic fever.
  • Patients with severe valvular heart disease may require interventions like mitral valve transplant.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient with valvular heart disease awaiting mitral valve transplant.
  • The patient received Ayurvedic management for rheumatic fever-induced mitral stenosis.

Findings:

  • After 11 months of Ayurvedic treatment, 3D cardiovascular cartography revealed a substantial increase in mitral valve area.
  • The mitral valve area improved from 1.3 sq cm to 3.52 sq cm (normal range 4-6 sq cm).

Implications:

  • Ayurvedic medicine shows potential in managing valvular heart disease.
  • Further research into Ayurvedic interventions for valvular heart disease is warranted.

Keywords:
3D Cardio Vascular Cartography testAmavataAyurvedaHrudayaMitral orifice areaValvular heart disease

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