Treatment of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

In today’s life, lifestyle disorders are increasing at a very fast rate. And the most common lifestyle disorders are diabetes and cardiac disorders. Heart health should be a prime thing to maintain when someone is coming to the age group of 50s because the risk is more at this age. So we should have a healthy diet and follow a healthy lifestyle. But in today’s time, youth are too much in the sedentary lifestyle. Due to bad diet habits and bad lifestyle, youngsters are facing a lot of health problems. In today’s article, we are going to put a limelight on one of the cardiac disorders named hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and its management in detail.

Introduction

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a disease in which muscles of the heart become thick and hypertrophied. HOCM is referred to as hypertrophic subaortic stenosis and is a significant cause of sudden cardiac death in young people. In this condition, the thickened muscles of the heart can make it difficult to pump out the blood. This is a complex type of heart disorder that affects the heart muscles and causes thickening of the heart muscles especially the ventricles of the heart, left ventricles stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes. This condition occurs commonly at the septum. The thickened septum results in the heart to less pump out the blood and may also cause electrical conduction problems.

Etiology/Causes

This disease is most commonly inherited from parents to their offspring in an autosomal dominant pattern. Abnormality in a gene that codes the characteristics for the heart muscles is the cause of this disease. The main pumping chamber that is ventricles may become stiff and hard. Other possible causes are:

• High blood pressure
• Aging
• Excessive sympathetic stimulation due to excess catecholamine secretion
• Abnormal contractile function of the myofibrils
• Due to involvement of other diseases such as fabry disease, friedreich’s ataxia
• Certain medications such as tacrolimus

Clinical features/Signs and symptoms

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy shows the following symptoms:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Fainting especially during exertion
• Heart murmur
• Sensation of rapid heart beats
• Lightheadedness
• Weakness

Risk Factors

The common risk factor is family history. If the parent has hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy then a child has a 50% chance of having the genetic mutation for the disease.

Complications

The complications of HOCM can include

• Atrial fibrillation
• Blocked blood flow
• Mitral valve stenosis
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Heart failure
• Sudden cardiac death

Diagnosis

The diagnosis can be ruled out with proper medical history and radiographic examination.

The Tests Include

• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Cardiac MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

We have wonderful herbal products for treating this disease and those herbal products are provided by Planet Ayurveda. Now the question is what is Planet Ayurveda? I will tell you! This is a manufacturing company which manufactures various herbal products from potential herbs. These products are made with the extracts of those potential herbs and also these products are tested with the ancient time tested formulas. This company is GMP certified and also a leading herbal company worldwide. This company offers the following herbal product for the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

1. Triphala Guggul
2. Total Heart Support
3. Gotu Kola cap
4. Arjun tea
5. Arjunarishta
6. Arborium Plus

Products Description

1. Triphala Guggul

This is a classical Ayurvedic formulation. It contains three myrobalans as main ingredients i.e. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica). These three fruits are very helpful in treating high cholesterol, indigestion, anorexia, bloating, etc. These three fruits together remove the deep-seated natural toxins from the tissues. This Ayurvedic formulation also contains Guggul (Commiphora mukul) and pippali (Piper longum). This classical preparation combines the detoxifying and rejuvenating action. This formulation minimizes the accumulation of toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, blood and joints by improving the digestion and elimination.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice a day after meals with plain water

2. Total Heart Support

This is a poly herbal formulation. This is the herbal supplement for heart disorders. This formulation is made through the potential herbs such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis). These ingredients give strength to the heart muscles and help in cleaning the arteries. It is very useful in heart ailments such as congestive heart failure, MI, stenosis, cardiomegaly, pericardial effusion, etc. This herbal formulation is also helpful in stress, anxiety, depression, etc.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day after meals with plain water

3. Gotu Kola capsules

This single herbal formulation is useful in anxiety, depression and stress. It is prepared from the extracts of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). This herb improves circulation, causes alertness and helps in relaxation. It contains many nutrients that support the body’s vitality and feed the nervous system. It clears the waste products from the blood. It is also very beneficial in the treatment of varicose veins. This formulation is also helpful in lack of concentration, low memory, stress, depression and anxiety.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day after meals with plain water

4. Arjun Tea

This is a 100% herbal caffeine free exotic herbal tea. It lowers high cholesterol levels. This tea contains effective herbs which are very useful in heart disorders and the herbs are Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Pipal twak (Ficus religiosa), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Choti Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum). This tea improves energy, stamina and cardiovascular strength. It maintains the blood pressure and strengthens the heart muscles. It contains natural cardiac glycosides, polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, antioxidants properties. The combination of herbs is helpful in clearing the clogged arteries and increasing the good cholesterol.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day after meals with plain water

5. Arjunarishta

This is medicated fermented alcohol preparation. This is used in the treatment of Heart disorders. Arjun is coined as “Guardian of the heart”. Arjun holds immense health benefits such as this is a potent remedy for treating wounds, improving cardiac functioning and preventing haemorrhages and ulcers. This liquid preparation is made by the decoction of the herbs such as Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Draksha (Vitis vinifera), Madhuca (Madhuca indica), Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa), Jaggery (Gur). This classical Ayurvedic formulation has anti-ischemic, antioxidant, hypolipidemic, Cardio protective and anti-anginal properties. This formulation is used in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, high and low blood pressure, MI, congestive heart failure, etc.

Dosage: 2 tsp twice a day after meals with an equal amount of water

6. Arborium Plus

This is an Ayurvedic formulation in liquid form. It is an oral natura herbal formulation for cardiac and stroke management. It contains the ingredients Buransh phool (Flowers of Rhododendron arboreum) and Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides). These ingredients are used primarily to improve physical abilities, increase the activity of the cardiovascular system and also increase the blood supply to the muscles. It is useful in the treatment of blockages in coronary arteries and improves the blood circulation by dissolving atherosclerotic flakes in coronary arteries. This herbal formulation is rich in antioxidants, Beta carotenes and essential minerals in natural form.

Dosage: 2 tsp twice a day after meals

Conclusion

The herbal remedies are purely natural and vegetarian. The above-mentioned herbal products are effective against heart disorders and also those products are safe to use because they don’t contain any chemicals and additives