Integrative treatment of suspected thromboembolism to the brachial plexus caused by asymmetric cardiomyopathy
Item
Title
Integrative treatment of suspected thromboembolism to the brachial plexus caused by asymmetric cardiomyopathy
Description
Am J Trad Chin Vet Med (2019), Hale-Mitchell, Lorrie K
Journal Publication
issn
1945-7693
Date
Language
English
Author(s)
Abstract
A 14-year-old male castrated domestic short-hair feline was diagnosed with suspected thromboembolism at the level of the brachial plexus causing pain and lameness, asymmetric concentric hypertrophy (unclassified cardiomyopathy) of the left ven-tricle, and a Grade IV/VI heart murmur. The cat responded well to a combination of conventional therapy and traditional Chi-nese veterinary medicine (TCVM). This Integrative Medicine approach consisted of anticoagulant pharmaceuticals combined with acupuncture, Tui-na in the clinic and home, Class IV laser, Chinese herbal medicine, and home rehabilitation exercises. Herbal medicine consisted of modified Yang Xin Tang (Heart Qi Tonic) and modified Fu Fang Dan Shen Pian (Compound Dan Shen). The integration of therapies both conventional and non-traditional allowed tapering of anticoagulant medi-
cations and improved quality of life for the cat. This case demonstrates the positive relationship obtained when integrating medical treatments and summarizes blending of Chinese herbal and pharmaceutical medications.
cations and improved quality of life for the cat. This case demonstrates the positive relationship obtained when integrating medical treatments and summarizes blending of Chinese herbal and pharmaceutical medications.
volume
14
issue
2
Abbreviated Journal Title
Am J Trad Chin Vet Med
page start
67
page end
70