Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 1999 Jun; 19(6): 344-6.

[Clinical observation on effect of step respiration exercise combined Chinese drug therapy in treating pulmonary heart disease and exploration on its therapeutic mechanism]

Qin J, Yang X, Niu X.

Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan (030001).

OBJECTIVE: To introduce an auto-electrocardial counterpulsation device, which is non-invasive, nonmedicative and easy to operate, to patients of pulmonary heart disease. And to observe the therapeutic effect of the step respiration exercise (SRE) induced by the device combined with Chinese drug therapy (CDT) on pulmonary heart disease. METHODS: Fifty cases of chronic pulmonary heart disease were divided into SRE group, CDT group and CDT combined SRE group. Blood gas analysis and color ultrasonic Doppler cardiovascular function test were carried out in patients before and after treatment. RESULTS: After 3 courses of treatment, the effect of CDT combined SRE group revealed better than that of the other two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Respiration activity has definite influence on cardiovascular function of patients. SRE can significantly lower the heart rate, reduce the afterload, increase the pressure on coronary orifice by raising arterial diastolic pressure, enhance stroke output and alleviate the work of the heart. CDT can enhance the effect of SRE by synergetically removing pathogens to liberate the Lung, arresting the reversed Qi flow to remove Phlegm and relieve asthma, and replenishing the Kidney to control the reversed Qi.