Abstract:

Objective To explore the recent clinical effects of Xuefuzhuyu Decoction on acute ischemic stroke. Methods 72 patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=36) and control group (n=36). The control group received routine medicine and Edaravone,and the treatment group received Xuefuzhuyu Decoction in addition, for 14 d. They were assessed with National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Barthel index (BI) and Traditional Chinese Medicial (TCM) symptom accumulated points. Results The total rate of improvement were 97.22% and 77.78% for the treatment group and the control group respectively, while the rate of very improvement were 80.55% and 50.00% respectively (P<0.05). The scores of NIHSS, BI and TCM symptom accumulated points improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001) after the treatment. Conclusion Xuefuzhuyu Decoction is effective on acute ischemic stroke.

Key words: acute ischemic stroke, Xuefuzhuyu Decoction, neurological function, activities of daily living