The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood to your heart. Coronary artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. This condition is usually caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the build-up of cholesterol and fatty deposits (called plaques) inside the arteries. These plaques can clog the arteries or damage the arteries, which limits or stops blood flow to the heart muscle.

If the heart does not get enough blood, it cannot get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to work properly. This can cause chest pain (angina) or a heart attack.

According to Ayurveda, the causative factors of coronary artery disease are wrong diet, anger and other negative emotions.

In Ayurveda, coronary artery disease is called ”Hrid - Shula ”. The word Hrid derived from the original word Hridaya which means the heart, and Shula means pain. The meaning of Hrid - Shula is pain in the heart. According to Ayurveda, this condition occurs due to increased or altered Vata dosha in the heart & nearby area. The main force of movement of anything in any body system is controlled & done by Vata dosha. The undigested Meda Dhatu (fat tissues), Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha block partially or totally the normal route of Vata dosha.