Prevention of Atheromatous Heart Disease
Prevention Of Atheromatous Heart Disease
By O.P. Agarwal, M.D., F.I.C.A.
Angiology, Vol 36, Number 8, August 1985
Presented at the 31st Annual Meeting, American College of Angiology and
26th Annual Meeting,International College of Angiology, November 5, 1984.
Abstract
Five thousand patients of atheromatous heart disease, presented as angina pectoris, were studied over a period of five years. After adding the “Husk of Isabgol” and “Aloe vera” (an indigenous plant known as ghee-guar-ka-paththa) to the diet, a marked reduction in total serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, fasting and post parandial blood sugar level in diabetic patients, total lipids and also increase in HDL were noted. Simultaneously the clinical profile of these patients showed reduction in the frequency of anginal attacks and gradually, the drugs, like verapamil, nifedipine, beta-blockers and nitrates, were tapered. The patients, most benefitted, were diabetics (without adding any antidiabetic drug). The exact mechanism of the action of the above two substances is not known, but it appears, that probably they act by their high fibre contents. Both these substances need further evaluation. The most interesting aspect of the study was that no untoward side effect was noted and all the five thousand patients are surviving till date.
Introduction
Incidence of atheromatous heart disease is increasing day by day. The factors commonly responsible for atherosclerotic heart disease are diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking, family tendency in the form of hyperlipidemias, gout, excessive intake of saturated fatty acids, obesity, lack of exercise, etc.
For the first time, an Indian plant known as Aloe vera belonging to the Liliacee family along with the Husk of Isabgol, was tried on five thousand patients who had proved ischaemic heart disease due to atherosclerosis and the above two herbal medicines proved to be very effective when mixed with wheat flour paste before
By O.P. Agarwal, M.D., F.I.C.A.
Angiology, Vol 36, Number 8, August 1985
Presented at the 31st Annual Meeting, American College of Angiology and
26th Annual Meeting,International College of Angiology, November 5, 1984.
Abstract
Five thousand patients of atheromatous heart disease, presented as angina pectoris, were studied over a period of five years. After adding the “Husk of Isabgol” and “Aloe vera” (an indigenous plant known as ghee-guar-ka-paththa) to the diet, a marked reduction in total serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, fasting and post parandial blood sugar level in diabetic patients, total lipids and also increase in HDL were noted. Simultaneously the clinical profile of these patients showed reduction in the frequency of anginal attacks and gradually, the drugs, like verapamil, nifedipine, beta-blockers and nitrates, were tapered. The patients, most benefitted, were diabetics (without adding any antidiabetic drug). The exact mechanism of the action of the above two substances is not known, but it appears, that probably they act by their high fibre contents. Both these substances need further evaluation. The most interesting aspect of the study was that no untoward side effect was noted and all the five thousand patients are surviving till date.
Introduction
Incidence of atheromatous heart disease is increasing day by day. The factors commonly responsible for atherosclerotic heart disease are diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking, family tendency in the form of hyperlipidemias, gout, excessive intake of saturated fatty acids, obesity, lack of exercise, etc.
For the first time, an Indian plant known as Aloe vera belonging to the Liliacee family along with the Husk of Isabgol, was tried on five thousand patients who had proved ischaemic heart disease due to atherosclerosis and the above two herbal medicines proved to be very effective when mixed with wheat flour paste before