Why the study?
Does the addition of Traditional Chinese Medicine to standard western medication reduce cardiovascular death in patients with chronic heart failure?
Population
340 patients aged 40-79 with chronic heart failure (LVEF ≤50%, NYHA II-IV, BNP ≥200 pg/mL).
Comparison
Traditional Chinese Medicine added to regular… vs Regular western medication plus polarized…
Design
Other, Central randomized system, Placebo-controlled
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Protocol for RCT of TCM adjunct in chronic HF leaves open whether addition reduces cardiovascular death; results needed before practice consideration.
Does the addition of Traditional Chinese Medicine to standard western medication reduce cardiovascular death in patients with chronic heart failure?
This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with standard western therapy for chronic heart failure.
Mao et al. (2009) studied this question.
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