Objective:To observe effects of addition of Kanlijian on exercise tolerance

quality of life and worsened times in the patient of chronic heart failure（CHF）.Methods:60 cases of CHF with yang-deficiency of both the heart and the kidney were divided into a Kanlijian group （n=39） and a control group（n=21）.The groups were treated routinely with western medicine

with Kanlijian added in the Kanlijian group.The treatment course was 24 weeks.6-minute walking test（6MWT）

quality of life（LHFQ） scale

NYHA grading

score for symptoms and signs of TCM

and ratio of withdrawal or reduction of diuretic and digoxin before and 4

8

12

24

48 weeks after treatment were investigated.Worsened times of heart failure in one year was calculated.Results:The Kanlijian group was superior to the control group in the therapeutic effect on TCM syndromes

6MWT

LHFQ scale

score for symptoms and signs of TCM and NYHA grading.For hemodynamic indexes

there was no significant difference in FS and E/A ratio between the two groups.After treatment

left ventricle ejection fraction（LVEF） significantly increased in Kanlijian group and no significant change was found in the control group;After treatment with addition of Kanlijian

dosages of diuretic and digoxin decreased significantly.Conclusion:Addition of Kanlijian to western medicine can significantly increase LHFQ

exercise tolerance and heart function

and reduce dosage of diuretic and digoxin

as well as the times of readmission to hospital due to acute aggravation of heart failure in the patient of CHF.