Ayurvedic View On Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

ABSTRACT

Heart health is very important as the heart is responsible for life in the body. It is considered a center of overall health which can be healthy by embracing a good and healthy lifestyle. By following a healthy diet and lifestyle we can prevent our heart from various heart issues and may prevent our overall health too. There is no age of preventing heart health whether you are young, you are an adult, you are old – you can start following a healthy lifestyle for the heart at any age. If someone is following an unhealthy diet and lifestyle for heart health then they may be at a risk of developing heart diseases. There are a lot of heart issues from which people are suffering nowadays, among this one is Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). About this heart condition we will study in the following article along with its Ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is one of the heart diseases that generally occurs in adulthood. This affects the myocardium (muscular wall of the heart) part of the heart. This may lead to breakdown of the myocardium as the time passes, and also increases the risk of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate) and sudden death. In early stages this condition may not lead to any symptom but the affected people are at risk of sudden death, mainly during strenuous exercise. In later stages myocardium leads to breakage and further causes heart failure. This is a brief description on ARVC, now we will further discuss this disease in detail.

CAUSES OF ARVC

This condition may occur as a genetic mutation, in almost 13 genes. The genes involved in this mutation are desmosomes. These genes attach to the muscles of the heart and provide them with strength. But if there is mutation in these genes, they may hamper the strengthening of the heart muscles and further cause ARVC. Firstly it hampers the myocardium bordering the right ventricle and these damaged muscles get replaced with scar tissue and fat. On building up of this abnormal tissue the walls stretch out which prevents the blood from pumping effectively. This further hampers the electrical signals which are responsible for controlling heartbeat. If there is no such evidence for gene mutation then there is no such other cause which is known.

SYMPTOMS OF ARRHYTHMOGENIC RIGHT VENTRICULAR CARDIOMYOPATHY

Symptoms may vary from patient to patient but following are the symptoms which are usually found in the patients of ARVC:

• Fainting
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Heart palpitations
• Shortness of breath
• Persistent cough
• Chest pain
• Swelling in legs

DIAGNOSIS OF ARRHYTHMOGENIC RIGHT VENTRICULAR CARDIOMYOPATHY

If any of you experience the above symptoms, you must visit your nearby physician. The physician may ask about your past history and family history. After going through your case, if a physician sees the above symptoms associated, he may refer you for a clear diagnosis. For this purpose physicians may ask you to get your ECG done, EEG and angiography too. With this the diagnosis of ARVC is clear and if the results come positive for ARCV then you must start the treatment for it as soon as possible.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF ARVC

As per Ayurveda there is no such direct correlation of ARVC but as there is a gene defect as the main cause so we can correlate it with beej dushti. In beej dushti there is a defect in beejbhaga (sperm and ovum). If A Defective sperm and defective ovum takes part in the fertilization then there is a chance of the same condition to be inherited in the children. As per modern medicine there is no such treatment for the same but in Ayurveda we can give herbal remedies and can improve the quality of life of the patient. For the same purpose Planet Ayurveda provides the following herbal remedies to deal with this condition.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR ARVC

1. ARJUNA CAPSULES
2. ARJUN TEA
3. TOTAL HEART SUPPORT
4. HRIDAYARNAVA RASA
5. BRAHMI VATI

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. ARJUNA CAPSULES

Arjuna Capsules by Planet Ayurveda is a single herbal capsule consisting of single ingredient Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna is considered as one of the best herbs for the heart and has been used since ancient times for heart related problems. These capsules help in regulating the overall activity of the heart and assist in resolving the symptoms of ARVC.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. ARJUN TEA

Arjun Tea is one of the herbal teas manufactured by Planet Ayurveda with the main ingredient arjuna chaal (Terminalia arjuna). It helps in boosting the activity of the heart, helps in reducing palpitation and even makes the walls of heart stronger. This tea prevents the cholesterol deposits and also restricts the replacement of muscles of the heart to fats and scars.

Dosage: 2 cups twice daily.

3. TOTAL HEART SUPPORT

Total heart support is a capsule formulation by Planet Ayurveda. These capsules consist of standardized extract of herbs such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) , shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and various others. All these ingredients are heart supportive as well as calming. It also regulates the electrical signals too, which is responsible for proper working of the heart.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. HRIDAYARNAVA RASA

Hridayarnava Rasa is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which has been used since ancient times for maintaining heart health. This remedy is available in tablet form and consists of various ingredients such as shuddha parada (purified mercury), shuddha gandhak (purified sulfur), tamra bhasma (calyx of copper) and some others. All these ingredients regulate the pumping of the heart and prevent the further deterioration of the heart too.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. BRAHMI VATI

This remedy is available in tablet form and consists of the major ingredient brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). This herbal remedy consists of rasayana properties which prevents the formulation of free radicals in the body. As free radicals lead to damage, so by depletion of free radicals the damage of myocardium also prevents. Also the calming effect of Brahmi Vati assists in promoting healthy blood regulation.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is one of the heart diseases that generally occurs in adulthood. This condition may occur as a genetic mutation, in almost 13 genes. The genes involved in this mutation are desmosomes. This defect leads to damage of myocardium and causes symptoms such as Fainting, Dizziness, Fatigue, Heart palpitations, Shortness of breath, Persistent cough, Chest pain and Swelling in legs. If someone is diagnosed with the same, you may consume Ayurvedic remedies to keep your heart healthy while preventing further myocardial damage. These remedies are 100% free from any kind of added preservatives and synthetic materials so you can consume these remedies without any worry.