Advances in the management of arteriosclerosis of the lower extremity:Integrating Western and Chinese medicine approaches  

作　　者：Sha Cheng Jia-Xin Xu Wen-Jie Long 

机构地区：[1]Department of Cardiovascular,The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital,Guangzhou Medical University,Guangzhou 510000,Guangdong Province,China [2]Department of Geriatrics,The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,Guangzhou 510006,Guangdong Province,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第36期6871-6876,共6页世界临床病例杂志（英文）

基　　金：Supported by The Scientific Research Project of Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China,No.2022ZYYJ01;The Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau's 2024 Basic and Applied Basic Research Topic,China,No.2024A04J4254.

摘　　要：This editorial provides a commentary on the recent article.The paper reviews current literature and explores innovative treatment strategies for lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans(LEASO)through an integrative approach.It highlights the effectiveness of combination therapies that merge traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)with Western medical practices,suggesting that such integrative methods may improve patient compliance and outcomes through personalized care.This paper stresses the importance of rigorous clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TCM interventions within LEASO treatment protocols,advocating for evidence-based validation of these combined therapies.Our recommendations emphasize accurate diagnosis,appropriate pharmacological in-terventions,the use of advanced surgical and endovascular techniques,and the inclusion of TCM to address underlying dysfunctions.Additionally,continuous monitoring,patient education,and lifestyle modifications are essential to slow disease progression and achieve optimal patient outcomes.The paper concludes by calling for further research to develop standardized treatment protocols that effectively integrate both Western and Chinese medical approaches in managing LEASO.

关 键 词：Lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans Traditional Chinese medicine Integrative healthcare Vascular therapy Combination therapies 

分 类 号：R2-031[医药卫生—中西医结合]