The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Blood Pressure Lowering Effect Only through Complex Korean Medical Treatment, without Antihypertensive Drugs, for Patients with Stress Induced Hypertension - A Case Report

스트레스성 고혈압 환자에서 고혈압 약물 복용 없는 복합한의치료만의 강압 효과 - 증례보고

  • Lee, Ji-hyun (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dong-Shin Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Roh, Min-yeong (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dong-Shin Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Yoon, Seok-yeong (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jun, Hyung-sun (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dong-Shin Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Han, Yang-hee (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, Dong-Shin Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Leem, Jung-tae (Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 이지현 (목동동신한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 노민영 (목동동신한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 윤석영 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 전형선 (목동동신한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 한양희 (목동동신한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 임정태 (원광대학교 전통의학연구소)
  • Received : 2021.09.02
  • Accepted : 2021.10.22
  • Published : 2021.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study considered the effectiveness of integrative Korean medical treatment for stress-induced hypertensive patients without the use of conventional medication. Methods: A 62-year-old female with stress-induced hypertension (HTN) was hospitalized for 33 days. Her pattern identification was ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang (Ganyangsanghang)-type HTN. Herbal medicine and acupuncture were used for the treatment: Cheonggansoyo-san for 33 days and Chunwangbosim-dan for 15 days, together with acupuncture for 20 minutes twice a day. Blood pressure was checked daily during hospitalization with a digital sphygmomanometer in the brachial artery. Results: After 33 days of treatment, blood pressure decreased. The Handicap Inventory (DHI) scale and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores both decreased. The patient also reported fewer complaints. A five-month follow-up after discharge, with no further treatment, confirmed stable blood pressure. Symptom improvements continued with no significant side effects. Conclusions: This study indicates that Korean medical treatment is effective for stress-induced hypertensive patients.

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이 성과는 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국 연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2019R1F1A1059310)

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