A Retrospective Observational Study on Aetiological Factors in Twenty-one Pre-diagnosed Cases of Coronary Artery Disease (Hridroga)

Abstract

Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common non- communicable disease and a leading cause of death worldwide causing inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to the heart due to occluded arteries and serious consequences. Due to changes in lifestyle and eating habits, its prevalence is increasing day by day. This study explores the diet and lifestyles of CAD patients and the relevance of the nidanatmaka concepts of hridroga as found in the classical Ayurvedic compendium in the current scenario.

Methods: Twenty-one pre-diagnosed patients of CAD were enrolled as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The enrolled patients were subjected to interviews after obtaining ethical approval and written informed consent.

Results: Nidana of hridroga described in Ayurveda were found as causative factors of CAD in the present scenario. Santarpanajanya and aptarpanajanya, both groups of nidana are seen in the patients of CAD. Mansikahetu – shoka, chinta, bhaya, and trasa are identified a important causative factors of hridroga as described in Ayurveda andare also prevalent in the current era. Nidana such as diwaswapana, purishvegadharana, and ashruvegadharana emerged as a new risk factor for CAD in the current scenario.

Conclusion: Improper agni leads to vitiation of doshas, and aama production causing srotorodha hampering the circulation and causing characteristic pain and breathlessness suggesting features of CAD. A large-scale aetiological study may be helpful in planning preventive strategies related to diet and lifestyle to control rising cases of coronary artery diseases.

How to cite this article: Sharma A, Rai Shalini, More A. A Retrospective Observational Study on Aetiological Factors in Twenty-one Pre-diagnosed Cases of Coronary Artery Disease (Hridroga). J Adv Res Ayur Yoga Unani Sidd Homeo. 2023;10(1&2):21-38.