Application value of Qisexingtai hand diagnostic method in diagnosis of coronary artery disease

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Liu Qian1, Zhao Zhupei1, Guo Hua2

  • 1Institute for the History of Chinese Medicine and Medical Literature, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine = Chung I Tsa Chih Ying Wen Pan
|September 9, 2022
PubMed

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The Qisexingtai hand diagnostic method shows promise for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), demonstrating high accuracy and sensitivity in a multi-center study. This traditional method offers a valuable complementary approach for CAD assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) poses a significant global health challenge.
  • Accurate and accessible diagnostic methods are crucial for timely intervention.
  • The Qisexingtai hand diagnostic method, rooted in traditional practices, warrants investigation for its clinical utility in CAD detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of the Qisexingtai hand diagnostic method for coronary artery disease (CAD).
  • To compare the Qisexingtai method's performance against coronary angiography, the gold standard.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, multi-center, cross-sectional study involving 326 participants.
  • Participants underwent diagnosis using both the Qisexingtai hand method and coronary angiography.
  • Key performance metrics including sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were calculated.

Main Results:

  • The Qisexingtai hand diagnostic method achieved a sensitivity of 80.2% and a specificity of 68.7%.
  • The overall accuracy of the Qisexingtai method was 73.3%, with an area under the ROC curve of 0.735.
  • The omission diagnostic rate was 19.8%, and the mistaken diagnostic rate was 31.3%.

Conclusions:

  • The Qisexingtai hand diagnostic method demonstrates considerable accuracy and sensitivity in diagnosing CAD.
  • This traditional diagnostic approach holds potential value as an adjunct tool for CAD assessment.
Abstract

Keywords:
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