Journal de médecine vasculaire et de chirurgie

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Energy Alterations Leading to Dyspnea in Patients with Mitral Valve Stenosis

Huang Wei Ling

Introduction: Mitral valve stenosis is a narrowing of the heart's mitral valve. Purpose: The aim of this study is to demonstrate that energy alterations may be linked to dyspnea in patients with mitral valve stenosis. Methodology: The methodology used was a case report of a patient who had symptoms of shortness of breath and arrhythmia attacks on a daily basis. Mitral stenosis was diagnosed and surgical intervention to correct the valve obstruction was indicated. However, as the patient was debilitated, the first treatment with ancient medical tools was prescribed to help with the symptoms of abdominal pain, anxiety, and insomnia. In the clinical evaluation by the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, she was diagnosed with Blood, Yin, Yang, and Qi deficiency. Treatment was started with 1. Chinese dietary counselling, 2. Twice-aweek acupuncture and moxibustion sessions 3. Chakras measurement 4. Homeopathic according to the theory of the author entitled Constitutional Homeopathy of the Five Elements based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and crystal-based medications.