Tianwei Meng , Weidong Wu , Boyu Wang , Chengjia Li , Jiarui Li , Jiawen Liu , Jianying Wang , Rui Qie
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We then analyzed the chemical components of these combinations and investigated their potential intervention mechanisms on CPHD through network pharmacology.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The combination of RPAB with Western medicine was superior to Western medicine alone in improving blood gas analysis and pulmonary function and reducing plasma viscosity in CPHD patients. The core herbal combination identified was <em>Astragalus membranaceus</em> (Fisch.) Bunge, <em>Ligusticum chuanxiong</em> Hort. ex S. H. Qiu & al., and <em>Stellaria alsine</em> Grimm (ALS). This combination targeted 588 therapeutic and 27 core targets. It influenced ten core compounds across 34 pathways, primarily through the chemokine signaling pathway and the JAK-STAT signaling pathway.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>RPAB with Western medicine significantly improves CPHD treatment outcomes. 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Treating chronic pulmonary heart disease with traditional Chinese medicine: Systematic evaluation and mechanistic insights into the resolving phlegm and activating blood approach
Background
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease (CPHD) significantly impacts global health, especially among middle-aged and older adults. In China, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique of Resolving Phlegm and Activating Blood (RPAB) is widely used to treat CPHD, although high-quality evidence supporting its efficacy remains limited.
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to rigorously assess the clinical efficacy of RPAB for CPHD and elucidate the mechanisms underlying its primary herbal components.
Methods
Through a detailed search of literature in both Chinese and English and strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected for meta-analysis. We identified RPAB's core herbal combinations using association rule analysis. This method statistically analyzes the frequency and correlation of herbal medicine usage. We then analyzed the chemical components of these combinations and investigated their potential intervention mechanisms on CPHD through network pharmacology.
Results
The combination of RPAB with Western medicine was superior to Western medicine alone in improving blood gas analysis and pulmonary function and reducing plasma viscosity in CPHD patients. The core herbal combination identified was Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. ex S. H. Qiu & al., and Stellaria alsine Grimm (ALS). This combination targeted 588 therapeutic and 27 core targets. It influenced ten core compounds across 34 pathways, primarily through the chemokine signaling pathway and the JAK-STAT signaling pathway.
Conclusion
RPAB with Western medicine significantly improves CPHD treatment outcomes. The study highlights the therapeutic potential of the ALS combination, which operates through multiple pathways to remodel pulmonary arteries, decrease inflammation, and lessen oxidative stress. These insights support the clinical application of RPAB in CPHD treatment and open new avenues for research and therapeutic development.
期刊介绍:
Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, the official publication of The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, presents original, peer-reviewed articles on techniques, advances, investigations, and observations related to the care of patients with acute and critical illness and patients with chronic cardiac or pulmonary disorders.
The Journal''s acute care articles focus on the care of hospitalized patients, including those in the critical and acute care settings. Because most patients who are hospitalized in acute and critical care settings have chronic conditions, we are also interested in the chronically critically ill, the care of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders, their rehabilitation, and disease prevention. The Journal''s heart failure articles focus on all aspects of the care of patients with this condition. Manuscripts that are relevant to populations across the human lifespan are welcome.