• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.280-287
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• 2017

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Jihwangbaekho-tang on chest discomfort of unknown cause in a 52-year-old male patient diagnosed with Soyangin. Methods Patient had chest discomfort. But, the cause of this symptom was not identified by various cardiac examinations. The patient was treated with Soyangin Jihwangbaekho-tang for 2 weeks on the basis of Sasang Constitutional Medicine and the symptoms were evaluated by GAS(Global Assessment Scale). Results After using Jihwangbaekho-tang, GAS score has been decreased from 7 to 3. Conclusions This case study suggests that chest discomfort, whose cause is unknown, can be treated when using Sasang Constitutional Medicine.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.259-263
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• 2012

This case series present four patients, who were suffered from chest discomfort due to various underlying disease improved by korean traditional herbal medicine Haewoolhwajoongtang. Four patients in this study with chest discomfort due to various underlying disease in terms of the Western Medicine. But these four patients all have chest discomfort worsened at night caused by 'Yure(鬱熱)'. We treated this four patient by korean herbal medicine Haewoolhwajoong-tang. After treatment, their chief complains that chest discomfort was almost reduced. These result suggests that Haewoolhwajoong-tang was effective on chest discomfort caused by 'Yure(鬱熱)'.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.276-283
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• 2017

Objective: This case study describes the use of traditional Korean medicine to relieve chest pain and headaches in a patient with ischemic heart disease. Methods: The patient was treated with a range of traditional Korean medicine, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicines (Gamiondam-tang and Cheonmabanhwa-tang-gagambang). The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) was used to measure the patient's status and improvements in the frequency of symptoms. Results: After the treatment, the NRS score for chest pain and headaches decreased from 6 to 0. In addition, chest discomfort and palpitations almost subsided. Conclusion: This clinical case study suggested that Gamiondam-tang and Cheonmabanhwa-tang-gagambang could be effective in relieving chest discomfort and headaches.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.26 no.2 s.62
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• pp.95-104
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• 2005

Objectives: This was a double blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study for evaluation of safety and effective dose finding of Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ in patients with chest pain and discomfort. Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ are composed of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix (丹蔘), Notoginseng Radix (三七根) and Borneolum (龍腦). Major effects of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix and Notoginseng Radix are vasodilatation, sedation and analgesic action. Borneolum has an antibacterial effect, and can stimulate the central nervous system. All of these substances are oriental herbs that have been used for a long time in east Asia. Cardiotonic Pills fi received Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA and 40 million people in the world take this pill. We performed a phase IV clinical study to confirm its efficacy and safety in patients who have probable cardiogenic or psychogenic chest pain or chest stifling. Methods: This study was planned for a multi-center clinical trial including four university hospitals of oriental medicine in Korea. This was the first time to evaluate the 'planning treatment according to diagnosis (辨證施治)' of chest pain or chest discomfort according to oriental medical guidelines. The patients who were included in this trial were adult volunteers from 20 to 70 years old who had chest pain or chest discomfort more than twice during a recent month, and we received written consent to participate in this study from all of them. After administration of Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ for 8 weeks, number of occurrences, duration, appearance and degree of chest pain or chest discomfort was observed and degree of symptoms (severity of illness, global improvement) were measured using a patient's global assessment composite scale. Results: In the patient's global assessment scale, the severity of illness of the Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ group (n=25) was 14/25=0.56 but of the placebo group (n=25) was 7/25=0.28 (p-value=0.0449). This result indicates Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$have a positive effect on the symptoms of chest pain and discomfort. However, the global improvement of the Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$group was 23/25=0.92, and of the placebo group was 22/25=0.88 (p-value=0.6374). The total symptom score of the Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ group was $1.68\pm20.06$, and of the placebo group was $16.76\pm72.l4$(p-value=0.2285). The number of symptom events of the Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ group was $72\pm29.78$, and of the placebo group (n=25) was $10.80\pm38.42$ (p­value=0.3660). We could not find any effects on the other factors examined besides the severity of illness, beyond the difference of standard deviations. Conclusions: Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ significantly reduced chest pain and chest discomfort in patients. Therefore, we expect that Cardiotonic Pills$^{(R)}$ will be helpful for patients with chest pain and chest discomfort not only caused by heart disease but also by other diseases.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.391-397
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• 2018

Objectives : This case describes the effectiveness on Fidget accompanied with chest discomfort, Nausea, Sleep discomfort by using Cheongnijagam-tang gagam Methods : For relieving symptoms, Korean medical treatments, including herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, were performed. To evaluate the effects of the treatments, visual analog scale (VAS) was used. Results : After treatments for 5weeks, the clinical symptoms of the patient were improved. Conclusions : This report suggests that herbal medicine is effective for Fidget accompanied with chest discomfort, Nausea, Sleep discomfort.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Oriental Medical Informatics
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.93-99
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• 2009

Objective: The aim of this study is to show one case of cerebral infarction patient with chest discomfort, insomnia and constipation improved by Daehwanghwangryeonsasim-tang. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Daehwanghwangryeonsasim-tang) and acupuncture. Changes in symptoms for treatment period were observed. Result: Intensity and frequency of chest discomfort was decreased. Sleep time was increased and constipation was improved. Conclusion: Daehwanghwangryeonsasim-tang is effective on symptoms of the pattern of heart heat and fire-heat.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.297-306
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• 2015

Objectives This study was designed to report treatment of Soyangin Mangeum with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Methods We treated two patients suffering from dyspepsia and chest discomfort. A female patient was treated with Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang. A male patient was treated with Hyungbangsabaek-san. The progress was evaluated with the visual analogue scale for dyspepsia, chest discomfort, and other symptoms. Results A female patient's symptoms such as dyspepsia, chest discomfort were almost cured. but they increased with patient's emotional state repeatedly. A male patient' symptoms such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, heart burn was successfully disappeared. Conclusions Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang and Hyungbangsabaek-san can be considered as a treatment for patient with Soyangin Mangyin diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease.

• CELLMED
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.72.1-72.3
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• 2024

Objective: Improvement of symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using OCNT Methods: The patient was a Korean woman in her 50s who was experiencing foot pain due to rheumatoid arthritis and was experiencing discomfort in her daily life. OCNT was applied to the patient for approximately 6 months. Results: After starting OCNT, the patient's joint pain and chest pain gradually decreased, and after about six months, she no longer felt discomfort due to these symptoms. Conclusion: For rheumatoid arthritis patients suffering from joint pain and chest pain, OCNT can help relieve symptoms.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.307-313
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• 2004

In the early stage of stroke, the symptoms of constipation, chest discomfort and insomnia may appear in addition to the general symptoms such as specific limb weakness, dysphasia, headache, dizziness etc.. We administered Daeseungkitang(大承氣湯) to the patient diagnosed with cerebral infarction by MRI. He clearly displayed the usual syndromes of stroke(實證), endogenous wind stirring in the liver(肝風內動) and acceleration of upper chest functions(上焦火盛), ascertainned by Oriental Medical methods. After treatment with Daeseungkitang(大承氣湯), the constipation, chest discomfort and insomnia improved along with improvement of general symptoms of stroke.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.325-329
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• 1992

The thymolipoma is rather rare benign tumor of the thymus. One case of huge thymolipoma, seen in a 11-year-old boy, is presented. It is about 2.16kg. He had some chest discomfort. The chest film showed homogeneous haziness fills the left hemithorax, On chest CT scan, multiple small amorphous soft tissue densities were recognized as islands within a large fatty mass. Tumor resection was performed through left anterolateral thoracotomy. The mass was yellowish soft, measured 29x19Xllcm, 12X7.5x3.5cm, 7.0X3.0X1.0cm. Microscopically, the tumor was comprised of abundant mature adipose tissue and normal thymic tissue.