An Ayurvedic Management of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Authors

  • Prakash Kumbhar
  • Naresh Kore
  • Smita Chouvan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i3.2839

Keywords:

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia, Catheter Ablation, Vataja hridaroga

Abstract

Background: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia is a type of Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and is defined as intermittent SVT and typically presents with a ventricular rhythm of 160 bpm. The patient morbidity with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is directly proportional to the frequency of episodes, and it can be life-threatening in patients with atrial fibrillation and ventricular pre-excitation. Its management depends and varies according to severity of the symptoms which includes long-term treatment to surgical procedure like catheter ablation. Case Report: A 26-year Female patient, who was a known case PSVT, approached with complaints of recurrent palpitations, chest discomfort with breathing difficulty, palpitation, lightheadedness and exercise intolerance. Conclusion: the patient was diagnosed as vataja hridaroga and treated with ayurvedic medicine for the duration of 3-4 months. With the help of ayurvedic medicines, patient is free from symptoms and chronic drug therapy.

Author Biographies

Prakash Kumbhar

PhD Scholar,  Department of Kayachikitsa, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University Vadodara Gujarat. India. 

Naresh Kore

Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University Vadodara Gujarat. India. 

Smita Chouvan

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University Vadodara Gujarat. India. 

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Published

09-10-2022

How to Cite

Kumbhar, P. ., Kore, N., & Chouvan, S. (2022). An Ayurvedic Management of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 13(3), 811–815. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i3.2839

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2022): July-September 2022

Section

Case Reports

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