[Study of thromboangiitis obliterans treated with "vascular no. 3" using Doppler ultrasound]

Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Modern Developments in Traditional Medicine
|October 1, 1989
PubMed

Insights

Chinese herbs "Vascular No.3" effectively treated thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO, Buerger's Disease), improving blood flow and circulation in patients. The treatment demonstrated a high efficacy rate, significantly enhancing vaso-functional conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Integrative Oncology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO), also known as Buerger's Disease, is a rare inflammatory disease affecting blood vessels.
  • Current treatment options for TAO are limited, often leading to amputation.
  • There is a need for effective therapeutic strategies to manage TAO and improve patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the Chinese herbal formula "Vascular No.3" in treating patients with thromboangiitis obliterans.
  • To assess the impact of "Vascular No.3" on hemodynamic parameters and vascular function in TAO patients.

Summary:

  • A clinical study involving 31 patients (39 limbs) with TAO was conducted using the Chinese herbal formula "Vascular No.3".
  • Doppler ultrasound and ankle-brachial index measurements were used to assess treatment effectiveness.
  • The study reported a total effective rate of 92.3% and a distinct improvement rate of 76.9% in patients treated with "Vascular No.3".

Impact:

  • "Vascular No.3" significantly improved arterial lumen stenosis, increased blood flow velocity, and enhanced local circulation.
  • The treatment promoted the development of arterial collaterals and improved overall vaso-functional conditions in TAO patients.
  • These findings suggest that "Vascular No.3" is a promising therapeutic agent for managing thromboangiitis obliterans.

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