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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2016.37.5.733

A Case Report of Integrative Treatment with Conventional and Korean Medicine Applied to a Patient with Cerebral Infarction Due to Presumed Paradoxical Embolism Through a Patent Foramen Ovale  

Kim, Min-sung (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Hospital)
Ok, Hyo-joon (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Hospital)
Yang, Jee-yun (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Hospital)
Jeong, Taek-su (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Hospital)
Sun, Jong-joo (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Hospital)
You, So-jung (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Won-Kwang University)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.37, no.5, 2016 , pp. 733-740 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effects of integrative treatment with conventional and Korean medicine on cerebral infarction due to presumed paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale. Methods: We applied acupuncture, herbal medication, western medication, and physical therapy routinely every day and applied fluid therapy provided as needed. The NIHSS, K-MBI, MRS, MMT, and MMSE-K score were determined to assess any improvement in symptoms. Results: Scores appeared to be improved for the NIHSS (9 to 5), K-MBI (94 to 100), MRS (2 to 1), MMT (2+, 4 to 4, 4), MMSE-K (24 to 26). No side effects were observed during the treatment. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that integrative treatment with conventional and Korean medicine may be an effective option for treating cerebral infarction due to a presumed paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale.
Keywords
heart Jeonggyeok; foramen ovale; patent; infarction; middle cerebral artery; case report; embolism; paradoxical;
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