Clinical evaluation of an Indigenous Compound drug in Hridroga with special reference to Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Authors

  • Alka (Babbar) Kapoor All India Institute of Ayurveda
  • Abhimanyu Kumar
  • Anand Bihari Sharma
  • Prem Chand Sharma

Keywords:

Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Hridroga, Cardi-16

Abstract

Ventricular dysfunction is a state where an adequate cardiac output cannot be maintained even with support of compensatory mechanisms. Left sided dysfunction gives rise to inadequate systemic circulation and congestion of the lungs manifesting as tachycardia, muffled heart sound, gallop rhythm, tachypnea, cough, breathlessness & enlargement of the heart and ultimately leads to cardiac failure. Present study comprehends the selection of patients with left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) and trial of an Ayurvedic formulation coded as Cardi-16 for its efficacy to combat the disorder in comparison with Digitalis lanata Ehrh. A total of 24 patients of LVD were selected for the study who were randomly divided into three groups with one group being treated with Cardi-16, second with Digitalis lanata Ehrh. and third with combined therapy. 20 patients (8 in group I, 6 in group II and 6 in Group III) completed the course of treatment. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was measured to assess the effect of therapy. The effect of treatment on chief complaints and symptoms was also evaluated. Both the treatments were found effective in relieving symptoms and increasing ejection fraction but the results were more pronounced in the groups in which Cardi 16 was given.

Author Biographies

Alka (Babbar) Kapoor, All India Institute of Ayurveda

* Clinical specialist, Department of Kayachikitsa, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Mathura Road, Gautampuri, New Delhi -110076, Email – dralkakapoor@gmail.com ,Contact No.-931233024 

Abhimanyu Kumar

Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda,  Director General, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi

Anand Bihari Sharma

Professor , Deptt. of Kaya Chikitsa,  M.M.M.Govt. Ayurvedic  College, Udaipur

Prem Chand Sharma

Reader,Deptt. Of Kaya Chikitsa, M.M.M.Govt. Ayurvedic  College, Udaipur

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Published

07-07-2014

How to Cite

Kapoor, A. (Babbar), Kumar, A., Sharma, A. B., & Sharma, P. C. (2014). Clinical evaluation of an Indigenous Compound drug in Hridroga with special reference to Left Ventricular Dysfunction. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 5(2). Retrieved from https://ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/05252014

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