Wang, female, first consultation on December 1, 1959, sudden onset of chest discomfort, symptoms include nausea and desire to vomit, rapid breathing, mouth breathing, cold limbs, distressed spirit, cyanosis of face, lips, and fingers, white and slippery tongue coating, and faint pulse on the verge of disappearing. The syndrome is identified as cold-damage disease pattern of blood deficiency and cold syncope (Keshan disease slow-type acute attack, myocardial hypoxia). Treatment involves warming the meridians and dissipating cold, nourishing blood to restore pulsation, tonifying qi and harmonizing the stomach, calming the liver to downbear counterflow. The prescription used is Angelica Cold-Extremities Decoction with modifications, one dose. Prescription:
Chinese Angelica 18g, Cinnamon Twig 18g, Peony Root 18g, Fresh Ginger Rhizome 30g, Chinese Date 8 pieces, Ricepaperplant Pith 12g, Prepared Liquorice Root 12g, Asarum 10g, Ginseng 9g, Evodia 18g, white wine 60ml
. After the first dose, approximately 2 hours later, the patient's hands and feet became warm, the pulse became stronger, breathing stabilized, and chest discomfort and nausea symptoms disappeared. After the second dose, mental activity significantly improved, symptoms disappeared, and the patient was out of danger.