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KMID : 0363320220430050881
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2022 Volume.43 No. 5 p.881 ~ p.890
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A Case Report of Complex Korean Medicine Treatments of Decreased Mental Status in a Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Patient with a Cerebrovascular Accident
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Kang Ji-Hyeon
Kim Seo-Hyun
Kim Jun-Seok
Jang Woo-Seok
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study investigated the effect of complex Korean medicine treatment on decreased mental status in a progressive supranuclear palsy patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
Case presentation: The patient was treated with Korean medicine composed of herbal medicine (modified Guibi-tang), acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping combined with Western medicine (a dopamine precursor and an anticholinergic) and physical therapy. The Glasgow Coma Scale, Mini-Mental State Examination, and Hoehn and Yahr Scale were used to evaluate the effects of the treatments. After treatment, Glasgow Coma Scores increased from 9-10 to 12-13, and Mini-Mental State Examination for dementia screen scores increased from 1 to 2. The Hoehn and Yahr score remained at 5. There were no side effects of the treatment.
Conclusion: This study suggests that complex Korean medicine treatments may be effective for the decreased mental status of a progressive supranuclear palsy patient with a cerebrovascular accident, but further studies are needed.
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KEYWORD
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complex Korean medicine treatment, progressive supranuclear palsy, dementia, CVA, case report
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