Improvement of Dyspnea and Palpitations of Cardiac Origin Using Comprehensive Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment Including <italic>Bangibokryeong-tang</italic> (<italic>Fangji Fuling</italic> Decoction) : A Case Report
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Published:2024-03-31
Issue:1
Volume:45
Page:100-110
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ISSN:1226-9174
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Container-title:The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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language:en
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Short-container-title:J Int Korean Med
Author:
Kim Jumin,Park Dasol,Lee Hyeryun,Leem Jungtae
Abstract
This case report demonstrates the effect of modified <i>Bangibokryeong-tang</i> (<i>Fangji Fuling</i> Decoction), a traditional herbal prescription in treating dyspnea and palpitations, symptoms that often lead to anxiety and reduced quality of life of cardiac patients. A female patient in her late 70s with congenital valve malformation and atrial fibrillation presented with dyspnea and palpitations, each rated at a severity of 8 on a numeric rating scale (NRS). After voluntarily discontinuing Western medication, she received modified BGBRT for 25 days, leading to significant symptom relief and NRS improvement to 0-2. The patient reported maintaining an improved condition and showed a significant increase in vitality. This improvement was sustained for 7 months, but the symptoms recurred; thus, modified BGBRT was restarted. Modified BGBRT showed substantial effects on persistent cardiac-origin dyspnea and palpitations. Thus, this TKM has the potential to manage symptoms and enhance the quality of life of cardiac patients.
Funder
National Research Foundation of Korea
Korea Health Industry Development Institute
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Publisher
The Society of Internal Korean Medicine