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Heart
block is a condition describing a failure in the
conduction of electric impulses in the heart and
consequently, the slowing of the pumping action of the
heart. There are three degrees of heart block, the Third
Degree refering to complete heart block. Heart block is
common in elderly people as their hearts have undergone
degenerative (wear and tear) changes. However, it may
also be cogenital (at birth), or a result of some other
heart disease such as Myocarditis (inflammation of the
muscle in the wall of the heart), Coronary thrombosis
(sudden blockage in the heart vessels), Cardiomyopathy
(disease of heart muscle), and Valvular heart disease
(disease of the heart valves). The result of compromised
heart beat is decreased blood supply to the vital body
organs such as the brain,kidny and liver.
(a) The patient suffers from dizziness, syncope
(fainting), chest distress, and angina pectoris
(chest pain).
(b) The heart rate is usually less than 50 beats/min
and the patient can go into shock or even sudden
death can occur.
(c) Provocative tests: Exercise tolerance test,
Atropine test, Electrophysiological study.
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treatment approach is effective treatment for this
condition. It can regulate the heart rate to prevent
dizziness, syncope, chest distress, angina pectoris and
even shock or sudden death.
This ailment,
according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for
these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown
below.
Syndrome (a)
Deficiency of the
Heart-yang and Kidney-yang
Chest
stuffiness, pain in the precordial (in front of the
heart) region, palpitation (noticeable and irregular
heartbeat), shortness of breath, dizziness, occasional
fainting, fatigue and weakness, tinnitus (ringing in
ears), pain in the loins, aversion to cold, cold limbs,
restlessness and insomnia, pale thick or dark red
tongue, thready, slow and uneven pulse.
To treat byHerbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Warming yang and
replenishing qi.
Prescription/Formula: Modified prescriptions of
Decoction for Protecting Primordial qi and Decoction of
Ephedra, Aconite and Asarum. Prepared aconite root (Fu
Zi) 6-20g, Red ginseng (Hong Seng) 10-30g, astragalus
root (Huang Qi) 30g, Siberian solomonseal rhizome (Huang
Jin) 30g, Cinnamon twig(Gui Zhi) 10g, Ephedra (Ma Huang)
6-12g, Asarum herb (Xi Xin) 3g, Prepared liquorice (Zhi
Gan Cao) 6-30g.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription: Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6),
Xinshu (BL 15).
Syndrome (b)
Deficiency of
both qi and yin
Chest
stuffiness, shortness of breath, vague pain in the
precordial region, dizziness, blurred vision,
palpitation, insomnia, amnesia (memory loss),
perspiration, dry mouth, pale or dark red tongue with
thin and white fur, slow or thready pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Supplementing qi and
nourishing yin.
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing
effect of this specific ailment, however
individual results may vary. It improves the
flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood,
so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't
see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or
even months of practice before you'll see any
significant improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong
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This information is for education purpose only.
We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong
master to learn the correct ways to conduct
these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1) Put Baical Skullcap Root (Huangqi) 20g into
water to cook, then remove the dregs and keeps
the tea, add polished round-grained nonglutinous
rice (Jingmi) 50g, Ginseng Powder, Crystal Sugar
(Bingtang) 15g, cook them to make gruel. Take it
in the morning and in the evening, one dose a
day,
(c) Life style
1) Remain a cheerful mood.
2) Avoid strenuous exercise or physical
activities.
3) Don't overeat. Make sure to have enough
sleep.
4) Abstain from smoking, alcohol, strong tea and
coffee.
5) Those who are severely sick should lie in bed
to rest.
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