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Chinese herbal medicine for dyslipidemia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Caihong He1, Peng Fu2, Kexin Zhang2

  • 1First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou.

Medicine
|November 2, 2018
PubMed

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This systematic review evaluates Chinese herbal medicine for dyslipidemia treatment. Findings will guide clinical decisions for preventing and managing this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Dyslipidemia, characterized by abnormal plasma lipids, significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has a long history of use for various diseases in East Asia.
  • Chinese herbal medicine is increasingly recognized for its role in managing dyslipidemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically assess the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for treating dyslipidemia.
  • To provide evidence-based insights for the clinical application of Chinese herbal medicine in dyslipidemia management.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of randomized controlled trials from seven electronic databases.
  • Inclusion criteria: participants with dyslipidemia treated with Chinese herbal medicine versus control.
  • Primary outcomes: serum lipid levels and adverse events; data analysis following Cochrane Handbook guidelines.

Main Results:

  • This section will present the synthesized findings on the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for dyslipidemia based on the included studies.

Conclusions:

  • The findings are expected to aid clinicians in making informed decisions regarding dyslipidemia prevention and treatment.
  • Chinese herbal medicine may offer a promising therapeutic avenue for patients with dyslipidemia.
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