Improvement of Dyspnea and Palpitations of Cardiac Origin Using Comprehensive Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment Including <italic>Bangibokryeong-tang</italic> (<italic>Fangji Fuling</italic> Decoction) : A Case Report

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the effect of modified <i>Bangibokryeong-tang</i> (<i>Fangji Fuling</i> Decoction), a traditional herbal prescription in treating dyspnea and palpitations, symptoms that often lead to anxiety and reduced quality of life of cardiac patients. A female patient in her late 70s with congenital valve malformation and atrial fibrillation presented with dyspnea and palpitations, each rated at a severity of 8 on a numeric rating scale (NRS). After voluntarily discontinuing Western medication, she received modified BGBRT for 25 days, leading to significant symptom relief and NRS improvement to 0-2. The patient reported maintaining an improved condition and showed a significant increase in vitality. This improvement was sustained for 7 months, but the symptoms recurred; thus, modified BGBRT was restarted. Modified BGBRT showed substantial effects on persistent cardiac-origin dyspnea and palpitations. Thus, this TKM has the potential to manage symptoms and enhance the quality of life of cardiac patients.