The Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine (대한중풍순환신경학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.126-133
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- 2012
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- 2466-0248(pISSN)
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- 2466-0272(eISSN)
A Case Report of Gaiting Disturbance with Arteriosclerosis
동맥경화증으로 인한 보행장애 증례 보고
- Lee, Jae-Seob (Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
- Hwang, Ha-Yeon (Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
- Baek, Kyung-min (Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
- Jang, Woo-Seok (Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital)
- 이재섭 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원) ;
- 황하연 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구 한방병원 심계내과학 교실) ;
- 백경민 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구 한방병원 심계내과학 교실) ;
- 장우석
- Published : 2012.12.01
Abstract
Object : The Purpose of this study is to report the clinical application of Korean traditional medicine on gait disturbance with arteriosclerosis of lower limbs. Methods : The patient in this case had been already treated by anticoagulation and varicose vein operation for subsiding and improving intermittent claduication and rest pain, but these methods didn't work on the patient. Although the patient was classified as TASC-II D, bypass operation couldn't be treated because of heart disease of the patient. We treated Korean traditional medicine such as acupuncture, moxibustion, Danggwisaeyeoktang. Results : After treatment, peak walking time was increased, rest pain occurrence was decreased and going up and down the stairs was improved. Conclusions : According to this study, Korean traditional medicine such as acupuncture, moxibustion, Danggwisaeyeoktang is effective for the cure of intermittent claudication and rest pain caused by arteriosclerosis of lower limbs.
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