Sudden elevation of blood pressure resulting from syndrome differentiation faults: A case report

摘要

Abstract Highlights This paper analyzed a misdiagnosed case with sudden elevation of blood pressure resulting from syndrome differentiation faults of traditional Chinese medicine. Editor’s Summary This study proposed the usage note of Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli）in clinic use. Abstract A 71-year-old woman suffered the pains from her finger joints, arms, shoulders and neck. The first prescription was the add and subtract of Guizhishaoyaozhimu decoction, which could warm Yang via Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli). After three oral doses of medication, she felt sleepy with a blood pressure of 180/60 mmHg. The second prescription was the add of Shengmai Powder which could nourish Yin. The next day, her blood pressure was reduced to 130/65 mmHg.