Research on clinical medication patterns of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of chronic arrhythmia based on data mining
Objective This study aims to analyze the medication patterns of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for the treatment of chronic arrhythmia and provide reference for its clinical management.Methods Relevant clinical research literature on TCM treatment for chronic arrhythmia was retrieved from databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,China Science and Technology Journal Database and PubMed.Software such as Excel 2019,SPSS Modeler 18.0,and SPSS 25.0 were utilized for statistical analysis of TCM formulas used in the treatment of chronic arrhythmia,including association rule analysis,factor analysis,and cluster analysis.Results A total of 77 prescriptions were included,involving 138 traditional Chinese medicines.The top 5 ranked medicines were Astragali Radix,Cinnamomi Ramulus,Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,and Aconitum carmichaeli Debx.The highest support is for the combination of Astragali Radix and Aconitum carmichaeli Debx.Cluster analysis yielded 7 different combinations of medicines.Conclusion In the clinical treatment of chronic arrhythmia,the main therapeutic approach emphasizes tonifying Qi,warming Yang,nourishing Yin,and promoting blood circulation,with a greater emphasis on tonifying Qi.In TCM clinical practice,Shengmai San and modified Guizhi Gancao Tang are commonly used.
Chronic arrhythmiaTraditional Chinese medicineData miningMedication patterns