Heart Collapse
Description
Palpitations, shortness of breath, anxiety and pale face.
Clinical features
Palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, anxiety, pale face, cold sweat, pale tongue, deep weak pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Heart Collapse correlates with cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, and cardiac arrest. Characterized by cold extremities, weak pulse, and loss of consciousness.
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
CRITICAL: These patterns represent medical emergencies. Acupuncture should only be used as adjunctive therapy in hospital setting. Immediate emergency medical care required.
📚 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.