definition:
» conventional diagnoses: myocardial infarction
» etiology: chronic and severe Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); blood loss; emotional problems, particularly sadness
signs and symptoms
signs and symptoms:
coma, in severe cases
profuse sweating
cyanosis of lips
dyspnea
weak and shallow breathing
palpitations
cold limbs
» pulse: hidden, minute, knotted
» tongue: very pale or bluish-purple; short
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: rescue Yang; restore consciousness; stop sweating
» therapeutic note: important to stop sweating to prevent further weakening of Heart
differential diagnosis
footnotes