Heart Stasis
Description
Chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety.
Clinical features
Chest pain (stabbing or pressing), palpitations, shortness of breath, anxiety, purple tongue, choppy pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Heart Stasis correlates with coronary artery disease, angina, and heart failure. Characterized by chest pain radiating to arm, purple tongue, and a choppy pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging from both Chinese and Western studies. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders. Case series demonstrate positive outcomes for organ prolapse and chronic stasis patterns. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Caution in patients on anticoagulants. Use shallow needling. Avoid aggressive techniques. Monitor for bleeding.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for COPD. Chest. 2020. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for GERD. J Gastroenterol. 2019. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.