Herbal Remedies For Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy is also referred to as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis and is relatively a common disorder. It is one of the significant causes of sudden death in young people, especially well-trained athletes, affecting both women and men equally. In most patients, it results from asymmetrical septal hypertrophy resulting in a restricted outflow of the left ventricle. It is one of the disorders which is difficult to diagnose but can be managed if diagnosed on time. In this article, we are going to discuss Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy in detail and its treatment through herbal medicine.

WHAT IS HYPERTROPHIC OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY?

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy is a disease where the muscles of the heart become abnormally thick. The thick walls of the heart make it difficult for them to pump blood. There are times that it is mostly undiagnosed as many people with this disease live a normal life without facing any problem. However, there are people with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy who might suffer from some common signs like pain in the chest, shortness of breath, and problems in the electric system of the heart. This can eventually result in a life-threatening situation like abnormal rhythms of the heart or sudden death.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTROPHIC OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY?

Here are the clinical features seen in the disease including:-

Pain in the chest is especially seen during the exercise.
Murmuring of heart
The rapid sensation of pounding as well as pounding heartbeats.
Difficulty in breathing

COMPLICATIONS

Atrial fibrillation - The thick walls of the muscles along with abnormal structure formed in heart cells, causing the change in the electrical system of the heart. This leads to an abnormal heartbeat and increases the risk of developing blood clots. This clot can travel all the way to the brain resulting in a stroke.
Mitral valve problem - These thick muscles block the flow of blood leaving the heart and the valve present between the left ventricle as well as left atrium might not close properly. As a result, the blood might leak back into the left atrium making the condition more serious.
Blocked Blood flow - Many people who have thick muscles of the heart suffer from the blocked flow of blood. Resulting in shortness of breath causing chest pain, exertion, fainting, and dizziness.
Heart failure - These thick muscles later become so thick that it is difficult for the heart to fill with an adequate amount of blood. As a result, the heart is not able to pump more blood into the body.
Dilated cardiomyopathy - It is rarely found that in people with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy the muscles of the heart become weak as well as ineffective. The ventricles become enlarged and the ability to pump blood becomes weak.
Sudden cardiac failure - It is rarely seen that patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can suffer from death. As there are times that people with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy are not diagnosed with the disease resulting in cardiac deaths.

WHAT CAUSES HYPERTROPHIC OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is normally caused due to the mutation of genes resulting in the muscles of the heart growing thick abnormally. People mostly with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have a septum that is the muscular wall between the bottom of two chambers of the ventricle becomes thicker as compared to the normal one. This results in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy but there is no significant sign of a blockage in the flow of blood. However, it is mostly possible that it becomes hard for the heart to relax and reduce the flow of blood to the ventricles. As people with this disease have an abnormal arrangement of heart muscle cells triggering an arrhythmia.

RISK FACTORS

Most of the time Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy is inherited from the family. If someone in the family is suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy then there are 50 percent chances that there is the mutation of genes resulting in the disease.

HOW CAN HYPERTROPHIC OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY BE DIAGNOSED?

It is important to know the medical and family history of the patient and another clinical test that should be done are:-

Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Cardiac MRI

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR HYPERTROPHIC OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides the best herbal medicines which are 100 percent pure and we follow strict rules of Ayurveda. Herbal medicines provided by us will help the individual to stop the growth of cells and reduce the risk of developing any tumor. As Ayurvedic medicine provided by us is free from any preservatives or any chemicals. It will help you to manage the symptoms and treat the patient as a whole without any side effects. Following are the herbal medicines provided which will help:-

PRODUCTS LIST

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Triphala Guggul

It is made from four of the powerful herbs known as Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), and Pippali (Piper longum). They are very effective in removing cholesterol and improving the health of the cardiac muscles. It is also packed with properties like flavonoids, tannins, polyphenol, and Vitamin C.

Dosage:- Two tablets twice daily with water after meals.

2. Total Heart Support

This is packed with herbal formulations of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shakhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), and Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). As the name suggests, it is best for supporting the function of the heart and also providing strength to the muscles. Arjuna is one of the effective herbs in cleansing the arteries of the heart and also improving the pumping efficiency of the heart.

Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily after meals with water.

3. Gotu Kola Capsules

It is made from one of the powerful herbs known as Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) containing properties like Vitamin A, B, E, K, and also magnesium. It is helpful in improving circulation and relaxing the muscles of the heart. Along with that it also helps in increasing the vitality of the body. It effectively decreases weakness, anxiety and increases stamina naturally.

Dosage:- One capsule twice daily with water after meals.

4. Arjun Tea

This tea is one of the wonderful as well as a healthy tea which includes herbs like Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Choti Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), and many more. This tea is packed with excellent properties like poly-phenol, natural cardiac glycosides, anti-oxidants, and proanthocyanidins. It makes it very effective in clearing up the clogged artery and increasing good cholesterol.

Dosage:- One cup daily as prescribed by the physician.

5. Arjunarishta

It is made from herbs like Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa), Mrudvika (Vitis vinifera), Amratvak (Mangifera indica), Nyagrodha (Ficus benghalensis), Madhuka (Madhuca longifolia), Padmaka (Prunus possum), and many more. By improving the strength of cardiac muscles it helps in treating ailments like difficulty in breathing, pain in the chest, exertion, or dizziness.

Dosage:- One teaspoonful twice daily after meals.

6. Arborium Plus Syrup

This syrup is made from one herb called Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) and is rich in beta-carotene, flavonoids, antioxidants as well as Vitamin E and C. This herbal formulation helps in removing the build-up toxins from the body and removing blockages. It reduces the risk of developing any kind of cardiac disorder and naturally lowering the levels of cholesterol.