Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine

Download or read book Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine written by Anika Niambi Al-Shura and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the research and study of integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine: A Prevention and Personalized Medicine Perspective presents a clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage collaboration between Chinese medicine and Western medicine practitioners. This complete reference work thoroughly covers the pathophysiology of cardiology-related diseases, and compares, juxtaposes, and integrates Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Anika Niambi Al-Shura provides a realistic scope of cardiology treatment and the integration of Western and Chinese medicine, establishing a basis for standardization and a rationale for the inclusion of TCM in cardiology, and identifying and inspiring ideas for future research. - Integrates Western and Chinese medicine for a realistic scope of cardiology treatment - Establishes basis for standardization and rationale for the inclusion of traditional Chinese medicine in cardiology - "Clinical pearls" provide a guiding base of traditional Chinese medicine in clinical use - Offers a reference section that lists the latest in published studies - Presents easy access to the medicines and herbs used in both Chinese and Western medicine, including photos and information about the current patents