XU Yao,ZHOU Yan,LI Hui,et al.Treatment of Hyperthyroidism Combined with Atrial Fibrillation:from the Liver[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2026,67(11):1225-1230.
XU Yao,ZHOU Yan,LI Hui,et al.Treatment of Hyperthyroidism Combined with Atrial Fibrillation:from the Liver[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2026,67(11):1225-1230.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.11.015.
Treatment of Hyperthyroidism Combined with Atrial Fibrillation:from the Liver
Hyperthyroidism (HT) is frequently complicated by atrial fibrillation (AF) in clinical practice. Based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
zang
-
xiang
(藏象) theory and clinical experience, both HT and AF are closely associated with dysfunction of the liver. The pathogenesis is initiated by the liver failing to govern the free flow of
qi
, and liver constraint and
qi
stagnation, with the key turning points being liver constraint transforming into fire and the internal stirring of liver wind, ultimately leading to liver blood depletion and insufficient nourishment of the heart spirit. Thus, it is proposed to treat the disease from the liver, with stage-specific therapeutic approaches according to the evolution of the disease. In the early stage, the treatment should focus on soothing the liver and relieving constraint to reduce goiter and calm the heart, while in the progressive stage, the method of clearing liver and draining fire is suggested to subdue
yang
and stabilize palpitations. In the acute stage, the strategy is calming the liver and nourishing
yin
to subdue
yang
and extinguish wind. In the later stage, it is suggested to soften the liver and benefit
qi
, so as to nourish
yin
and restore pulse. These methods are sequentially applied to synergistically reduce goiter and stabilize palpitations, providing a therapeutic approach for HT complicated by AF.
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