Key result
Modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang administration for 30 days resolved palpitations presumed to be caused by premature ventricular contraction, with no recurrence during a 2-month follow-up.
Why the study?
This report examines the treatment response of a traditional herbal medicine for palpitations presumed to be associated with premature ventricular contraction.
Does modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang improve palpitations in a patient with presumptive premature ventricular contraction?
Case Report (n=1)
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Does modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang improve palpitations in a patient with presumptive premature ventricular contraction?
Modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang may be an effective and safe alternative treatment for managing palpitations associated with premature ventricular contractions in patients unsuitable for conventional therapy.
May support herbal options for refractory PVC palpitations; hypothesis-generating and requires controlled trials before any practice change.
Objective: This case report examines the treatment response of a traditional herbal medicine for palpitations presumed to be associated with premature ventricular contraction (PVC).Case presentation: A 29-year-old male diagnosed with PVC attributed to a weak blood and heart fire pattern underwent 30-day outpatient treatment using modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang (Qīngxīn Bǔxuè Tāng). Palpitations were monitored weekly, daily, and by duration. Over 30 days, the palpitations decreased from 5 days/week, 1-2 times/day, and 20-60 minutes/palpitation to 1 day/week, 1-2 times/day, lasting only seconds. Two months post-treatment, the symptoms had fully resolved, and no adverse effects were reported during treatment or follow-up.Conclusion: This study suggests that palpitations caused by PVC may be effectively managed with traditional herbal medicine, particularly in patients who avoid treatment or are unsuitable for conventional treatments. Further studies on long-term outcomes and safety are necessary.
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Lee et al. (2024) conducted a case report in Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) with palpitations (n=1). Modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang was evaluated on Frequency and duration of palpitations. Modified Chungshimbohyeol-tang administration for 30 days resolved palpitations presumed to be caused by premature ventricular contraction, with no recurrence during a 2-month follow-up.
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