MANAGING BIVENTRICULAR HEART FAILURE: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND DR PRAVEENA'S NATURAL TREATMENT APPROACH

Understanding Biventricular Heart Failure

Biventricular heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, occurs when both the left and right ventricles of the heart are not functioning properly This condition significantly impacts the heart's ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body. Here's a brief overview of how it affects each ventricle: 

1. Left Ventricular Heart Failure: The left ventricle is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. When it fails, symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and pulmonary congestion (fluid build-up in the lungs) can occur 

2. Right Ventricular Heart Failure: The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs to receive oxygen Its failure can lead to systemic congestion, resulting in symptoms like swelling in the legs and abdomen, ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), and jugular vein distention 

CAUSES

 Biventricular heart failure typically stems from conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension or cardiomyopathy, PAH, diabetes, arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease, each adding strain to the heart.

SYMPTOMS

Patients often experience a mix of symptoms seen in both right and left heart failure: 

•  Shortness of breath during physical activity or while lying down
•  Fatigue and weakness due to reduced blood flow. 
•  Fluid retention that causes swelling in the legs, abdomen, or chest 
•  A persistent cough or wheezing, sometimes with phlegm 
•  Rapid or irregular heartbeat as the heart attempts to meet bodily demands. 

DR. PRAVEENA'S NATURAL TREATMENT APPROACH 

Dr. Praveena offers a holistic treatment protocol that has shown promising results in managing biventricular heart failure. Her approach incorporates an Ayurvedic rasayana, meditation, and stress-free therapy, tailored for each patient.

AYURVEDIC RASAYANA TREATMENT

 Patients take a 50-day course of an ayurvedic rasayana formulated by Dr. Praveena After completing each course, patients experience reduced symptoms Cardiologists often observe a reduction in heart size, improved right heart function from severe to moderate or mild, a slight improvement in the left ventricle's ejection fraction, stabilized sp02 levels, and better pulse rates. Many patients also report improved sleep and fewer symptoms at rest. 

LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS

With continued treatment-spanning four to eight 50-day courses- patients often achieve even more significant cardiac improvements. Repeated echo evaluations frequently reveal enhanced right and left ventricular function, and in younger individuals, normal echocardiographic results with no regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA).

Lifestyle and Medication Management: Patients must rest adequately and continue any prescribed allopathic medications, especially diuretics, to avoid volume overload until cardiac function normalizes. Regular echo evaluations every 50 days are crucial to monitor and confirm improvements  

1. Diet and Nutrition: 

 Reduce Sodium Intake: Minimizing salt can help decrease fluid retention and ease the heart's workload. 

2 Adopt Heart-Healthy Eating: Focus on whole grains, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant-rich foods can reduce inflammation and improve heart function. 

3 Restrict Regular Physical Activity: to reduce the further failure of heart  muscle by enlarging the heart and lead to conduction being affected

4. Stress Management: 

 Practices such as meditation -, and mindfulness can lower stress levels, which is beneficial, as stress can exacerbate heart failure symptoms.

 5. Weight Management: 

 Maintaining a healthy weight reduces strain on the heart Effective weight management combines healthy eating 

6. Hydration: 

Monitor fluid intake as directed by a healthcare provider since excess fluid can worsen symptoms. 

CONCLUSION 

Patients under Dr. Praveena's care benefit from a well-rounded treatment regime that effectively complements conventional medical therapies. By combining natural remedies with lifestyle adjustments, patients can significantly improve their quality of life and manage biventricular heart failure more effectively.