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| Effect of Ditankaiqiao method for depression state after brain apoplexy in 86 aged patients |
| Hits 1230 Download times 1728 Received:March 30, 2007 |
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| DOI
10.11656/j.issn.1672-1519.2007.04.18 |
| Key Words
depression;brain apoplexy;integrated therapy with TCM and Western medicine;Ditankaiqiao method |
| Author Name | Affiliation | | XIE Ying-zi | Department of Integrated medicine, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou 318000, China | | CHEN Shi-hong | Department of Integrated medicine, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou 318000, China |
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| [Objective] To investigate the therapeutic effect of Ditankaiqiao (waking up the patient from unconsciousness by clearing away phlegm) method for depression after brain apoplexy in aged patients. [Methods] Routine therapy was used in control group,while Ditankaiqiao (Pinellia rernata,Tangerine peel,Caulis bambusae in taeniam,Fructus aurantii immaturus,etc.)was added in treated group. [Results] Score with HAMD (Hamilton depression scale)was performed in both groups and nerve dysfunction was evaluated as well. Statistical analysis was used and taking P<0.01 as significant. [Conclusions] The treatment with integrated medicine can improve the symptom of depression after brain apoplexy,facilitating the recovery of nerve function and daily-life ability.. |
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