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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025

Combined use of anti-platelet aggregation drugs and shujin huoluo decoction for diabetic peripheral vascular disease: enhanced therapeutic efficacy.

Zhiqiang Li, Yang Yu, Baozhong Chen

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Zhiqiang LiFirst Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China.
Yang YuHeilongjiang Open University Harbin 150006, Heilongjiang, China.
Baozhong ChenPrescription Teaching and Research Department, School of Basic Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China.

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objectiveTo investigate the clinical effect of anti-platelet aggregation drugs combined with Shujin Huoluo Decoction (SJHLD, a decoction for relaxing muscles and activating collaterals) in the treatment of diabetic peripheral vascular disease.

methodsA total of 130 patients with diabetic peripheral vascular disease were retrospectively included in this study and divided into two groups. In the monotherapy group, 65 patients were treated with cilostazol (CTZ) monotherapy; in the combined group, 65 patients were treated with CTZ combined with SJHLD. The treatment efficacy, inflammatory indexes, blood glucose and lipid levels, ultrasound parameters, and hemorheology of the two groups were compared before and after treatment.

resultsBoth groups showed significant improvements in walking distance and skin temperature of the toes, with more pronounced changes observed in the combined group (

conclusionsThe combination of CTZ and SJHLD significantly improves lower limb function, ultrasound parameters, and blood flow, enhancing treatment efficiency in patients with diabetic peripheral vascular disease. This therapeutic approach offers valuable clinical guidance and warrants consideration for use in diabetic patients.

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Anti-platelet aggregation drugsclinical curative effectdiabetic peripheral vascular diseaseShujin Huoluo Decoction

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PMID40226037
PMCPMC11982867

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