Abstract

Dr. Karthika R. Nair*, Dr Nagaraj S., Dr. Arun Kumar M., Dr. Saritha T. and Dr. Sandesh Kumar Shetty

ABSTRACT

Prakriti is the non-pathologically aggravated state of Dosha formed at the time of conception, persistent from birth till death. It is the constitution of a person which has a role in the physical, physiological and psychological domain of life. Hridroga is selected in this study as Hridaya is considered the most important organ which sustains life and maternal and paternal factors influence the morphological and functional development of Hridaya and its Vasculature. Coronary heart disease or Ischemic heart disease is one of the most dreadful disease in today’s world with increasing prevalence and mortality rates in developing countries. It has modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors which are more connected to lifestyle changes. Objective: To identify the relationship between Sharira Prakriti and Hridroga w.s.r to IHD to identify the most susceptible Prakriti. Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, 85 subjects diagnosed with Ischemic heart disease were selected. Prakriti assessment was carried out by the validated Prakriti assessment scale prepared by CCRAS, New Delhi.The recorded data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results: Through Prakriti Pareeksha in Hridroga specifically Ischemic heart disease shows that the maximum affected subjects were on the Vata Kapha Prakriti followed by Vata Pitta and Kapha Pitta. Conclusion: Prakriti assessment is a tool to find out the genetic predisposition and habitual addiction to etiological factors and by correcting this the disease burden can be reduced.