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Chronic Heart Failure

Disease description:

Heart failure is a long-term progressive heart disease that tends to get gradually worse over time. It can occur at any age but is most common in with the elderly. The pumping function of the heart is reduced, therefore not enough blood, oxygen and nutrients can reach organs and parts of the body. The most common signs are breathing difficulties, tiredness and listlessness, increased swelling (oedema) especially on the legs and ankles, chest pain or tightness, cold feeling in the limbs, coughing, weight gain, severe exhaustion, frequent nocturnal urination, dizziness and concentration problems.

Explanation according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Chinese medicine believes that the main cause of chronic heart failure is Heart Qi and Heart Yang Deficiency. Qi and Yang Deficiency further lead to Blood Stasis, water and sputum accumulation.

Possible syndromes causing these problems:

Heart Qi Deficiency

Tiredness, shortness of breath, palpitations and a poor appetite.

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Heart and Kidney Yang Deficiency

Intolerance to cold, tiredness, shortness of breath, palpitations and a poor appetite.

Warm Middle Jiao, if oedema occur, use: Warm Middle Jiao + Expel Water Retention

 

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