What is low Blood Pressure? As per modern Aspect Blood pressure is defined as the sudden drop in the flow of blood to the organs of the body where the reading is lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) that is systolic and 60 mm Hg that is diastolic is generally considered as low blood pressure. It is not…
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) is a heart disorder which is typically characterized by occasional episodes of ‘faster than normal’ heart rate. The ‘beats per minute (bpm)’ rate in an individual suffering from PSVT can go up to 250 beats, while the normal rate is 60 and 100 bpm. As such, the episodes of PSVT may give the affected individuals the…
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…