Heart Qi Deficiency with Blood Stasis
Description
Palpitations, fatigue, stabbing chest pain, dark lips.
Clinical features
Palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, dark purple lips, purple tongue, choppy pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Heart Qi deficiency with Blood stasis correlates with heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and chronic angina. Characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, purple tongue, and a weak choppy pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and digestive disorders. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and IBS. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Caution in patients on anticoagulants. Use shallow needling. Monitor for bleeding.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for heart failure. J Card Fail. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for COPD. Chest. 2020. 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.
✅ Cupping advice
Bewegende cupping is zeer effectief bij dit stagnatie syndroom
Use massage oil on the skin. Slowly glide cups along meridian direction. Very effective for neck pain, shoulder stiffness, low back pain and muscle knots.
Pregnancy (back/abdomen), varicose veins, wounds, acute inflammation, fever
📍 Acupuncture points
🔥 Moxa advice
📜 Herbal formulas
Qi deficiency with blood stasis
Ischemic stroke (subacute phase, 7 days to 6 months) with hemiparesis and fatigue
Hemorrhagic stroke, acute phase
Monitor bleeding risk if combined with anticoagulants
Heart-qi deficiency
Anxiety with tearfulness, restlessness, poor appetite
Phlegm pattern
Safe; may cause mild bloating
Blood stasis
Angina pectoris, migraine, insomnia, chest tightness
Severe qi deficiency
Monitor bleeding risk with anticoagulants