Understanding emergency management of Hridroga and its Scope in present era in Ayurveda: A Review

In the modern era of evidence-based medicines and IT revolution, the 21st century is witnessing an upgradation of alternative medicine as an ultimate solution to numerous unanswered questions in medical field. All over the world, cardiovascular disease imposes a significant morbidity and mortality. In spite of having a greatly improved diagnostic and curative cardiology, millions die of heart disease every year. Heart diseases from modern perspective are not limited to the purview of Hridroga in Ayurveda. Instead they are widely scattered through the description of many other diseases. Ayurveda having the potential to rectify this emerging gap needs to be tested rigorously for its rationale, potential and evidence-based uses to serve what it really can. The present paper reviews upon the existing literature available in reference to Hridroga and subsequently elaborates the management and possibilities of erecting preventive measures of Hridroga through Ayurveda.