Full Description
Advanced Hematology in Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine, volume three in the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine series, systematically observes and discusses laboratory tests which detect heart diseases and analyzes the results. It includes coverage of red and white blood cell homeostasis and advanced anatomy and physiology of the vascular system, including the biomedicine perspectives of blood and lymphatic system, and TCM perspectives of essence, qi, blood and body fluid. In addition, the book examines the immune system from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including pestilential differentiation. Case studies, lab charts and laboratory differentials according to Chinese and Western medicine perspectives are also included.
Finally, the book discusses the use of lab results for assisting and/or confirming diagnoses of blood and cardiovascular disorders in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine. This important reference will aid cardiovascular researchers in the study of integrative Chinese and Western medicine with its clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage collaboration.
Contents
Section I Advanced Anatomy & Physiology1. Anatomy of Blood and Lymph2. Congenital Essence3. Qi and Blood
Section II Blood and Immunity4. Cellular Homeostasis5. Hemoglobin
Section III: Perspectives on the Immune System6. Leukocytes7. Lymphocytes8. Pestilential Differentiation9. Six Stages10. The Four Levels
Section IV: Hematology Lab11. Differentials12. Factors in Blood Production and Coagulation13. Cardiac Tests
Section VI: Diagnosing14. Diagnosing using Western Medicine Methods15. Diagnosing Using Chinese Medicine Methods
