CHD or coronary heart disease is killer number one in USA.
In India, its' exact position is not known but however even
young persons in the age group of 30 to 35 years suffer from
this dreadful disease.
Cause: Deposits made by cholesterols( LDL or low density
lipoproteins) in the arteries supplying blood to heart
muscles(arteriosclerosis).
Symptoms: Acute or nagging chest pain(Angina).
But again for the patients suffering from diabetes may
not encounter angina and can have silent heart attacks.
Angina along with visible perspiration should be taken
seriously and doctor consulted immediately. Pain on the
neck region, spreading towards left arm etc. also could
be the symptom of CHD.In all cases of clear cut or doubtful
CHD cases, the patient must be kept in lying down condition
only so that any undue strain can be avoided.
On many occasions, cause of chest pain could be merely due
to some indigestion or stomach upset. This aspect can be
verified by simple means or in case of doubt, doctor can
be consulted.
Remedies:
- TLC or Therapeutic Life-style Change. It practically
includes many aspects including diet/calorie intake control
associated with physical and mental health control.
- Controlling blood chemistry or lipid profile. Earlier
theories stressed on the reduction of low density
lipoproteins only but latest investigations point out
towards the maintenance of proper Total Cholesterol/High
Density Lipoprotein ratios.
- Selection of proper food(e.g. white onions) and
physical exercises can improve percentage of HDL in blood.
- Leading a stress free life by properly manipulating
the'3B management principle'( viz.1B for Boss, 2B for
Bibi and 3B for the Bachcha).
Taking proper guidance from doctors/ seasoned patients.
Taking proper decision for following the right track.
To go for by-pass surgery/angioplasty or follow the
natural cure methods(availability of choice can be
decided from the condition of the patient after
angiography is carried out).
- Opting for multi-pathy or a combination of allopathy,
naturopathy and herbal medicines may be beneficial.
- Gathering up to date knowledge about plus and minus
points of surgical treatments /procedures from qualified
doctors. Getting feedback from patients for knowing after
effects of surgical procedures.
- Removing'fear psychosis' from the minds of CHD patients.
10 Undergoing through Stress Test or Angiography to know
the exact situation if the situation demands.
- Building colaterals/cross connects/anastomas through
Yoga/physical exercises so that the necessity of bypass
surgery is reduced or eliminated.
- Interacting with patients(forming a heart patient's
association).
CONCLUSION:'Rakkho payer garam( keep your feet hot),
pet naram( stomach soft) aur dimaag thanda( head cool);
aur doctor ko maro danda(and hit the doctor with a stick)':
is a popular proverb familiar in Uttar Pradesh. It means
that with proper exercise, keeping the colon clean( by
taking hygienic & balanced food with enough of fibres) and
leading a stress free life, one can avoid calling the
doctors. Same rule is also valid for avoiding CHD.
P.S. For some extra information on CHD, readers may also
go through the article'Heart Patient's Association'
available in Mouthshut Community centre, dated June 18,
2003; if not inconvenient.
