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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Frequency Prescription of Zhigancao Decoction Combined with Conventional Western Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure.

Qianyan WuQingyuan ZhangHui-Hui XuLetian YuYing ZhangMeiying Ao
Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2021)
There are many prescriptions combined with Western medicine to treat chronic heart failure, among which Zhigancao Decoction is the second most frequently used prescription. There are many original studies on Zhigancao Decoction combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of chronic heart failure. The quality of the evaluation research shows that the overall standard is scientific, and a few experimental designs are slightly irregular. Meta-analysis shows that Zhigancao Decoction combined with conventional Western medicine has better therapeutic effects and safety than conventional Western medicine. This shows the characteristics and advantages of integrated Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and is worth recommending.
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