Ayurvedic Perspective of Bradycardia and Tachycardia Syndrome – Sick Sinus Syndrome
Abstract
Seizing a healthy lifestyle, at any age, prevents a person from heart disease and also lowers the risk of any stroke or heart attack. A person is never too young or old to start taking care of their heart. Heart health is considered as the center to control overall good health. The heart is responsible for pumping out blood rich in nutrients throughout the body. It supplies oxygen to the body along with removing waste and toxins from the body. As it is the center of the cardiovascular system, it plays a great role in providing support to everything that initiates body life. So you must take care of your heart, there are a lot of heart conditions, in this article we are going to discuss Sick Sinus Syndrome. Also we will discuss in the article about the Ayurvedic management of the same, let’s have a look!!!
Introduction
Bradycardia and Tachycardia Syndrome / Sick Sinus Syndrome is a common term used for a group of disorders that is caused by malfunctioning of the sinus node. This sinus node acts like a heart pacemaker. The normal rhythm of the heart is known as the Sinus rhythm which is controlled with electrical impulses that come from the Sinus node. If these rhythms are not correct the heart beat will not be proper. These abnormal rhythms are named as Sick Sinus Syndrome. This is some brief introduction about Sick Sinus Syndrome, let us see what are its causes and symptoms along with its Ayurvedic management.
FACTS ABOUT SICK SINUS SYNDROME
Following are some facts about Sick Sinus Syndrome
- This condition is one of the types of Heart Rhythm Disorder.
- It may cause both bradycardia and tachycardia.
- According to Ayurveda the condition is correlated to Vataj type of Hridroga
- The treatment protocol as per Ayurveda includes Nidaan Parivarjan, proper physical and mental health, Snehana (Oleation therapy) and Vamana (medical emesis).
CAUSES OF SICK SINUS SYNDROME
Sick Sinus Syndrome can be caused by number of factors which includes the following
- Scarring or damage to the electrical system of the heart which can be caused due to any disease or some other health condition.
- Past heart surgery leads to scar tissue.
- Various medications like beta blockers, calcium channel blockers that are used for managing heart diseases, high blood pressure and other conditions.
- Breakdown of heart muscles due to ageing, this is one of the most common risk factors.
The main thing is the condition is related to degeneration of the pacemaker of the heart. This degeneration leads to change in the system which sends electrical impulses via heart. As a result of malfunctioning of the Sinus Node the heart beat abnormally.
RISK FACTORS OF SICK SINUS SYNDROME
The risk of developing this condition increases with age, other risk factors includes the following
- Sleep apnea disorder
- H/O Thyroid disorder
- H/O CHD (Cardiac Heart Disease)
- Older age
SYMPTOMS OF SICK SINUS SYNDROME
Most of the people with this condition have no or very few symptoms. Symptoms are mild or may come and go, difficult to recognise in the beginning. Following sign and symptoms may experienced by a person with Sick Sinus Syndrome:
- Chest pain
- Chest discomfort
- Confusion
- Sensation of rapid heartbeat
- Fatigue
- Fainting
- Slower pulse
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Difficult breathing
- Memory problems
- Mental confusion
- Exercise intolerance
- Disrupted sleep
DIAGNOSIS OF SICK SINUS SYNDROME
Diagnosis of Sick Sinus Syndrome is usually difficult, as any of the patients have no symptoms or have no family history. This can be only diagnosed on the basis of tests, that includes following
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiogram
- TEE (Transesophageal echocardiogram)
- Holter monitoring
These are some of the diagnostic techniques that a doctor may offer for clear diagnosis of Sick Sinus Syndrome.
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF SICK SINUS SYNDROME
According to Ayurveda every heart condition can be correlated to Hridroga. The etymology says the diseases that occur in the Heart are known as Heart Diseases.
Causes of Heart Diseases
According to Ch. Chi. 26/77, causes of heart diseases include high potency and dry food, excessive consumption of astringent taste food, excessive food intake, excessive intake of heavy food, excessive fasting, taruma, indigestion, etc.
Types of Hridroga
- There are 4 types of hridroga that are Vataj, Pittaj, Kaphaj and Krimij, but this condition mostly resembles Vataj hridroga.
Causes of Vataj Hridroga
- Consumption of excessive dry food, intake of less amount of food, fear, anxiety, excessive fasting, excessive hard work, etc.
Samprapti of Vataj Hridroga (Pathogenesis)
- On following diet and lifestyle that can aggravate Vata Dosha, leads to low digestive fire which cause hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis and obstruction of arteries occur that finally leads to Hridroga.
Line of Treatment of Vataj Hridroga
- Nidaan parivarjan – Eradicate disease causing factors
- Proper physical and mental rest
- Snehana – Snehana is oleation therapy, in case of Vataj hridroga Snehana is done with the help of Haritakyadi Ghrit or Punarnavadi oil.
- Vamana – Vamana is known as Medical emesis, this is done with the help of ghrit, saindhav (rock salt) and dashmool kwath.
Various Yogasana for Hridroga
Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend pose), Ardha matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist pose), Gomukhasana (Cow face pose), SetuBandhasana (Bridge pose), etc
Now below we are going to discuss the herbal remedies for Sick Sinus Syndrome by Planet Ayurveda. So let’s have a look!!!
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR SICK SINUS SYNDROME
Ayurveda is a holistic science that came into rule more than 3000 years back. The aim of this holistic science is to keep a healthy person healthy and to make a diseased person free from disease. Planet Ayurveda is a company which is working on the basis of the aim of Ayurveda. This completely formulates various Ayurvedic products under the strict guidance of M.D Ayurveda practitioners. They formulate a lot of remedies that are useful in managing each and every health condition. For managing the condition of Sick Sinus Syndrome following remedies are provided by Planet Ayurveda.
Product List
- CURCUMIN CAPSULES
- GILOY CAPSULES
- KAISHORE GUGGUL
- MANJISHTHA CAPSULES
- NAVKARSHIK CHURNA
- BRAHMI CAPSULES
- ARJUNARISHT
- TOTAL HEART SUPPORT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
Curcumin Capsules is a single herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda. This formulation is made up of standardised extract of herb Turmeric (Curcuma longa). These capsules consist of miraculous antioxidant properties. The formulation assists in eliminating endotoxins from the body. Also these capsules have rejuvenating properties that assist in preventing the damage to the heart cells as the person’s age grows
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
2. GILOY CAPSULES
Giloy Capsules is one of the single herbal formulations prepared by Planet Ayurveda. These single herbal capsules consist of standardised extract of herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). This herb consists of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The anti-inflammatory properties help in maintaining controlled lipid levels in the body. Antioxidant properties promote rejuvenation which is good for the healthy heart.
Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
3. KAISHORE GUGGUL
Kaishore Guggul is one of the classical formulations that has been used since ancient times for purification of blood. This is available in tablet form which consists of herbs such as amalaki (Emblica officinalis), marich (Piper nigrum), ginger (Zingiber officinale) and various other efficient herbs. The blood cleansing properties of these tablets assist in promoting healthy blood vessels. Also this formulation assists in removing any kind of obstruction in the way of blood flow that is necessary to support a good heart health.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. MANJISHTHA CAPSULES
Manjishtha Capsules, a single herbal formulation, prepared by Planet Ayurveda. This formulation is made up by a miraculous extract of the herb Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). This herb is one of the best blood purifying herbs. As this Sick Sinus Syndrome there is the involvement of obstructed blood vessels, so by clearing these vessels Manjistha Capsules assist in alleviating the symptoms of this condition
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
5. NAVKARSHIK CHURNA
Navkarshik Churna is a polyherbal powder formulation of Planet Ayurveda. This herbal powder consists of Powder of various herbs like haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vacha (Acorus calamus), neem (Azadirachta indica), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) and certain efficient herbs. It has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects of Navkarshik Churna are effective in promoting heart health by preventing the growth of endotoxins in the body.
Dosage: ½ tsp twice daily after meals with warm water.
6. BRAHMI CAPSULES
Brahmi Capsules consist of Standardised extract of herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). These capsules are a single herbal capsule formulation of Planet Ayurveda. Brahmi is one of the medhya herbs that provides a nervous effect on consumption. It assists in promoting cognitive functions and boosts memory power. So for managing the symptoms such as mental confusion and memory problems Brahmi Capsules are advised in the herbal remedies for Sick Sinus Syndrome.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
7. ARJUNARISHT
Arjunarisht is one of the classical formulations that has been used since ancient times for maintaining a good heart health. This formulation is formulated by Planet Ayurveda under the strict guidance of M,D. Ayurveda practitioners. The formulation consists of ingredients such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), munnaka (Vitis vinifera), dhataki pushpa (Woodfordia fruticosa) and some others. It assists in maintaining the overall health of the heart thus given as a supplement for heart in remedies for Sick Sinus Syndrome.
Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily with added equal amounts of warm water.
8. TOTAL HEART SUPPORT
Total Heart Support is one of the capsules formulation of Planet Ayurveda. These capsules are polyherbal and consists of standardized extract of herbs such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis). All these herbs help in balancing the vata dosha thus regulating the functioning of SA Node. if the functioning of SA Node becomes regulated, it manages all the symptoms of Sick Sinus Syndrome.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily after meals with warm water.
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CONCLUSION
Bradycardia and Tachycardia Syndrome / Sick Sinus Syndrome is a common term used for a group of disorders that is caused by malfunctioning of the sinus node. As per Ayurveda this condition can be correlated to Vataj Hridroga as vata is responsible for functioning of SA Node. The symptoms included are bradycardia, tachycardia, chest pain, chest discomfort, fatigue, fainting, confusion and various others. This condition can be managed by blood purifying, antioxidant and immunomodulatory herbs. For this purpose Planet Ayurveda provides you with various remedies that you can administer for managing Sick Sinus Syndrome.
