A Prospective Trial of Ayurveda for Coronary Artery Disease

A Prospective Trial of Ayurveda for Coronary Artery Disease

Can Ayurvedic therapy improve markers of cardiovascular health and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease.

Patients with established coronary artery disease will be treated with 90 days of Ayurvedic therapy to include yoga, meditation, breathing exercises,and herbs. Arterial stiffness, weight, BMI, BP, medications, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglyceride, HS-CRP will be measured at baseline and after 90 days of therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• stable coronary artery disease (prior mi, coronary angioplasty or stent, coronary bypass surgery)

Exclusion Criteria:

• age < 18 years
• life expectancy < 6 months
• pregnancy or breast feeding
• unwilling or unable to complete 90 days of therapy
• already receiving/taking Ayurvedic therapy
• unable to converse in or understand English language