MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT THROUGH AYURVEDA – A CASE STUDY

Abstract

The global burden of stroke is high, inclusive of increasing incidence, mortality and economic impact, particularly in low and middle income countries. Many researches are being conducted in the field of Ayurveda as well as in contemporary fields for achieving the better line of management for CerebroVascular Accident (CVA). This is a case study of an acute CVA. An acute CVA case was admitted on 18.12.2013, with the complaints of loss of strength in the right side of the body, loss of speech, drowsiness since 5 hrs. On examination Glasgowcoma scale was 8/15 (E - 3, M- 4, V-1). Investigation i.e., Computed Tomography scan of head suggested - large acute infarct at left fronto-temporal region involving basal ganglia (middle cerebral artery territory), lipid profile suggested–hyperlipidemia. It was diagnosed as pittakaphaavrutavatajapakshaghata (dakshina). In this case various treatment procedures like cold water pouring over forehead, application of medicated paste on anterior frontanallae, application of shathadhoutaghrutha all over the body, nasal instillation etc with oral medicines were adopted at various condition of the disease. There was a remarkable improvement in the subjective and objective clinical features.