Congestive Heart Failure Treatment 
                     Congestive Heart Failure Treatment
in Ayurveda
Congestive heart  failure  is  a  severe  condition in  which the
heart is unable to pump blood, as it should. Although it has
‘heart failure’ in its name, it does not mean that the heart stops
working  or  literally  failed,  it  means  that  heart  muscles  are
contracting  less  overtime  or  have  some  mechanical  issues.
There is no cure for heart failure but congestive heart failure
treatment helps  to  slow  further  damage  and  relieve
symptoms. The treatment depends on various factors such as
the patient’s stage, type of heart failure, the individual patient,
and underlying conditions. In this article, we will talk about
the best heart failure treatment available. So, let us get started.
Symptoms of Heart Failure
The major signs and symptoms of heart failure include
 Shortness of breath or trouble breathing.
 Fatigue and leg tiredness
 Swelling in legs, abdomen, and ankles.
 Need to urinate frequently
 Confusion, dizziness, and fainting
 Irregular or rapid heartbeats
 A dry, hacking cough
 Bloated and hard stomach
Causes of Heart Failure
Heart  failure  can  be  caused  due  to  several  conditions.
Following are the causes of heart failure that are common. 
 Coronary artery disease, which affects arteries that carry
oxygen and blood to the heart.
 Heart attack is when a coronary artery becomes blocked,
and blood cannot flow to all areas of the heart muscle.
 Cardiomyopathy, when the heart muscle is enlarged or
damaged. It can be due to several factors such as drug
abuse,  genetics,  smoking,  viruses,  pregnancy,  and
alcohol intake. 
 Diabetes and high blood pressure
 Heart defects by birth.
 Arrhythmia, which is abnormal heart rhythms including
atrial fibrillation. 
 Obesity
 Kidney disease
 Illicit drug and tobacco use
 Medications used for cancer treatment
Different Types of Heart Failure 
Treatments
As mentioned earlier, heart failure cannot be cured, but the
symptoms can be controlled. The most common heart failure
treatment are:
 Lifestyle  changes-  You  should  avoid  salt  as  it  causes
fluid retention and avoids caffeine.  
 Medications-Your  doctor  will  suggest  you  a  few
medications  such  as  Vasodilators,  Diuretic,  ACE
inhibitors, Beta-blockers, Digital glycosides, antiplatelet,
or anticoagulants. 
 Surgical  Procedure-Surgery  is  recommended  in  more
severe  cases,  such as  replacing heart  valves  or  bypass
blocked  arteries.  Some  CHF  patients  need  a  type  of
pacemaker  known as  biventricular  pacing  therapy  that
helps  both  sides  of  the  heart  work.  Ventricular  Assist
Devices can be used as a transplant treatment. 
  Ayurveda Treatment - Ayurveda believes that it is vital to
clear toxins from channels and maintain good digestion
in order to limit the accumulation of ama in the body.
Luckily, several safe and effective Ayurvedic herbs can
help you with congestive heart failure treatment. These
are Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna),
Pipal  tvak  (Ficus  religiosa),  Punarnava  (Boerhavia
diffusa), and Dalchini (Cinnamon tamala). 
Congestive Heart Failure Treatment 
in Ayurveda
As mentioned earlier in the article, there is no cure for heart
failure but you can control its signs and symptoms. Lifestyle
changes,  medications,  and surgical  procedures  are the most
talked-about treatments; Ayurveda is the most recommended
one.  In  Ayurveda,  CHF  is  known  as  hridya  avrodh.  It  is
caused due to imbalance of Kapha. In order to prevent CHF, it
is  important  to  eliminate  excess  salt,  tobacco,  alcohol,  and
other harmful substances that cause fluid accumulation. You
should incorporate kapha-pacifying meals. 
The top Ayurvedic herbs that rejuvenate your heart and are
best  for  heart  failure  treatment are  punarnava  and  Arjuna.
They strengthen the circulatory system, support healthy heart
function and reduce the accumulation of fluid.  Punarnavadi
Guggulu clears too much fluid from the lymph and reduces
pressure on the heart. Ayurveda suggests that a combination
of lifestyle and dietary changes and herbs can be beneficial for
heart failure management. 
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