Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a perplexing large vessel vasculitis that had been recognised for more than 200 years but continues to be a big therapeutic challenge for the physicians. It is a rare type of vasculitis, that causes vessel inflammation. In refractory Takayasu arteritis, the inflammation damages the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of…
ABOUT AKIK PISHTI Akik pishti is an herbal, mineral preparation in Ayurveda. As the name pishti suggests, it is mainly available in powder (bhasma) form and is used mostly in heart disorders. AKIK – AN OVERVIEW Akik – Agate (SiO2) is a semi precious stone. Chemically, it is a combination of silica and oxygen, but may contain manganese, iron, and…
Hypertension or high blood pressure plays a contributing role in most heart attacks and strokes. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Normal blood pressure is recorded, when the blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mmHg. On the other hand, high blood pressure or hypertension is…