Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is the name for a clinical syndrome rather than a disease. It is also known as stable angina. The term is used to describe discomfort or chest pain when the muscle cells of the heart don't get enough blood to properly carry out their pumping function. It is likely to occur when the coronary blood flow is less than is required. Symptoms include pain in the chest radiating to the left arm, breathlessness, palpitation, sweating, nausea, dizziness or fainting, heaviness or tightness in the chest or upper abdomen.
Causes :
In most cases, angina pectoris is caused due to the thickening of arteries that supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to the heart (coronary atherosclerosis). This happens when plaques or fatty deposits narrow the arteries over time and reduce blood flow to the heart.
Symptoms may appear at times when the heart needs more blood supply such as during physical, mental and emotional exertion. When the heart tries to pump faster to need the body increased demand for oxygen, the narrow arteries struggle to keep. In the meantime the heart receives too little oxygen causing chest pain.
Symptoms
Chest pain
Referred pains in arm, shoulder, neck & jaw
Shortness of breath
Lightheadedness
Sweating
Rapid or irregular heart beat
View Of Ayurveda
Angina pectoris is due to aggravated kapha dosha. Kaphais an Ayurvedic humor, which is dense, heavy, firm, stable, slow, thick, sticky, wet, clear and cold in nature. Kapha governs all structure and lubrication in the mind and body. It controls weight and formation of all the seven tissues - nutritive fluids, blood, fat, muscles, bones, marrow and reproductive tissues. Kapha (in a balanced state) gives nourishment to these tissues through various micro channels.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Ayurvedic treatment of angina pectoris begins with the corrections in diet, lifestyle and activities. The purpose of the right diet in this condition is to maintain correct body weight and reduce risk factors. Patients are recommended fat-free or low fat diet that includes 25-30 percent of your total calorie intake. Reduce saturated fats and carbohydrates in the diet because it increases risk. A low-salt diet and cutting down of coffee and tea is also advised. Absolute bed rest is not necessary in stable angina but frequent attacks of angina may require immediate medical intervention. One can do mild exercises. Walking on plane surface is the exercise of choice and the duration should increase gradually. Meditation and shavasana is helpful in restoring tranquility, peace and managing stress.
With the help of proper treatment, panchkarma, yoga, diet & life-style management & ayurvedic medicine, The management of Angina Pectoris disease can helps the patient to enjoy happier & healthier life.