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401 McKay, D.L.; Chen, C.Y.; Saltzman, E.; Blumberg, J.B.
Hibius sabdariffa L. tea (tisane) lowers blood pressure in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults
J Nutr, 2010, 140(2), 298-303
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
402 Greenhalgh, J.; Dickson, R.; Dundar, Y.
Biofeedback for hypertension
A systematic review
J Hypertens, 2010, 28(4), 644-652
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
403 Jonsdottir, J.; Cattaneo, D.; Recalcati, M.; Regola, A.; Rabuffetti, M.; Ferrarin, M.; Casiraghi, A.
Task-oriented biofeedback to improve gait in individuals with chronic stroke
Motor learning approach
Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 2010, 24(5), 478-485
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke
404 Yates, R.G.; Lamping, D.L.; Abram, N.L.; Wright, C.
Effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety
A randomized, controlled trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1988, 11(6), 484-488
Anxiety, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
405 Pintov, S.
Comprehensive Lifestyle Modification Approach to Lower Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Results from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 52-53 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
406 Bolanos, R.; Del Castillo, A.; Francia, J.
Soy isoflavones versus placebo in the treatment of climacteric vasomotor symptoms
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Menopause, 2010, 17(3), 660-666
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
407 Day, A.L.; Gillan, L.; Francis, L.; Kelloway, E.K.; Natarajan, M.
Massage therapy in the workplace
Reducing employee strain and blood pressure
G Ital Med Lav Ergon, 2009, 31(3 Suppl.B), B25-B30
Occupational health, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
408 Kim, M.K.; Choi, T.Y.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.; Han, C.H.
Contralateral acupuncture versus ipsilateral acupuncture in the rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiplegic patients
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10(1), 41; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
409 Mabborang, E.P.; Yuchongco, L.N.
International clinical study of Power QuickZap and Powertube QuickZap (TENS) as a new mode of therapy in hypertension and diabetes
A randomized controlled trial
o.J., 1-27 (Manuskript)
High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
410 Park, J.M.; Shin, A.S.; Park, S.U.; Sohn, I.S.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.
The acute effect of acupuncture on endothelial dysfunction in patients with hypertension
A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 883-888
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
411 Zeidan, F.; Johnson, S.K.; Gordon, N.S.; Goolkasian, P.
Effects of brief and sham mindfulness meditation on mood and cardiovascular variables
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 867-873
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
412 Liu, Z.L.; Liu, Z.J.; Liu, J.P.; Yang, M.; Kwong, J.
Herbal medicines for viral myocarditis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 77(CD003711), 1-81
Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myocarditis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viruses
413 Melzer, J.; Brignoli, R.; Saller, R.
Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit von Padma 28 bei peripherer arterieller Verschlusskrankheit
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(Suppl.1), 23-27
Occlusive arterial disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Systematic review, Traditional Tibetan medicine
414 Mehlsen, J.; Drabaek, H.; Petersen, J.R.; Winther, K.
Der Effekt einer tibetischen Kräutermischung (Padma 28) auf die Gehstrecke bei stabiler Claudicatio intermittens
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1995, 2(5), 240-245
Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
415 Sallon, S.; Beer, G.; Rosenfeld, J.; Anner, H.; Volcoff, D.; Ginsberg, G.; Paltiel, O.; Berlatzky, Y.
The efficacy of PADMA 28, a herbal preparation, in the treatment of intermittent claudication
A controlled double-blind pilot study with objective assessment of chronic occlusive arterial disease patients
J Vasc Invest, 1998, 4(3), 129-136
Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
416 Cesarone, M.R.; Belcaro, G.; Rohdewald, P.; Pellegrini, L.; Ledda, A.; Vinciguerra, G.; Ricci, A.; Ippolito, E.; Fano, F.; Dugall, M.; Cacchio, M.; Di Renzo A.; Hosoi, M.; Stuard, S.; Corsi, M.
Improvement of signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency and microangiopathy with Pycnogenol
A prospective, controlled study
Phytomed, 2010, 17(11), 835-839
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pycnogenol, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
417 Drabaek, H.; Mehlsen, J.; Himmelstrup, H.; Winther, K.
A botanical compound, PADMA28, increases walking distance in stable intermittent claudication
Angiology, 1993, 44(11), 863-867
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
418 Takayama, S.; Seki, T.; Watanabe, M.; Takashima, S.; Sugita, N.; Konno, S.; Iwasaki, K.; Yambe, T.; Yoshizawa, M.; Nitta, S.; Maruyama, S.; Yaegashi, N.
The effect of warming of the abdomen and of herbal medicine on superior mesenteric artery blood flow
A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(4), 195-201
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
419 Kong, J.C.; Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.-C.; Song, Y.-S.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for functional recovery after stroke
A systematic review of sham-controlled randomized clinical trials
Can Med Assoc J, 2010, 182(16), 1723-1729
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
420 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
421 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.K.; Howes, P.S.; Lavori, P.W.; Shamayeva, G.
Implementation of an iron reduction protocol in patients with peripheral vascular disease
VA cooperative study no. 410: the Iron (Fe) and Atherosclerosis Study (FeAST)
Am Heart J, 2004, 148(3), 386-392
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
422 Drieling, R.L.; Gardner, C.D.; Ma, J.; Ahn, D.K.; Stafford, R.S.
No beneficial effects of pine bark extract on cardiovascular disease risk factors
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(17), 1541-1547
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
423 Benner, S.; Benner, K.
Verbesserung der Leistungsfähigkeit durch Akupunktur im Ausdauersport
Sportverletz Sportschaden, 2010, 24(3), 140-143
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
424 Lee, H.C.; Hsieh, C.L.; Chen, C.C.; Cho, D.Y.; Cheng, K.F.; Lin, P.H.
A pilot study in acute subarachnoid haemorrhagic patients after aneurysm clipping with complementary therapies of Chinese medicine
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(5), 191-198
Aneurysm, Brain, Haemorrhage, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
425 Kowey, P.
Efficacy and safety of prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of recurrent symptomatic atrial fibrillation
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2010, 304(21), 2363-2372
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
426 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated but uncontrolled hypertension
A randomised controlled trial
Maturitas, 2010, 67(2), 144-150
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
427 Jankovic, A.; Binic, I.; Vrucinic, Z.; Jankovic, D.; Jankovic, I.
Can you combine herbal therapy with physical agents in the treatment of venous leg ulcers?
Evaluation of healing and antimicrobiological effects: A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(5), 266-269
Fitoven, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Plantoderm, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
428 Zhang, H.T.; Jia, Z.H.; Zhang, J.; Yi, Z.K.; Yang, W.X.; Tian, Y.Q.; Jia, X.; Li, W.; Wu, Y.L.; Yang, Y.J.
No-reflow protection and long-term efficacy for acute myocardial infarction with Tongxinluo
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter clinical trial (ENLEAT Trial)
Chin Med J, 2010, 123(20), 2858-2864
Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
429 Dohadwala, M.M.; Hamburg, N.M.; Holbrook, M.; Kim, B.H.; Duess, M.A.; Levit, A.; Titas, M.; Chung, W.B.; Vincent, F.B.; Caiano, T.L.; Frame, A.A.; Keaney, J.F. jr.; Vita, J.A.
Effects of Concord grape juice on ambulatory blood pressure in prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension
Am J Clin Nutr, 2010, 92(5), 1052-1059
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
430 Kim, J.I.; Choi, J.Y.; Lee, H.; Lee, M.S.; Ernst, E.
Moxibustion for hypertension
A systematic review
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2010, 10, 33; (1-6)
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
431 Wien, M.; Bleich, D.; Raghuwanshi, M.; Gould-Forgerite, S.; Gomes, J.; Monahan-Couch, L.; Oda, K.
Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(3), 189-197
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
432 Wu, P.; Mills, E.; Moher, D., Seely, D.
Acupuncture in poststroke rehabilitation
A systematic review and meta-analysis of ranodmized trials
Stroke, 2010, 41(4), e171-e179
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
433 Crowe, F.L.; Roddam, A.W.; Key, T.J.; Appleby, P.N.; Overvad, K.; Jakopsen, M.U.; Tjonneland, A.; Hansen, L.; Boeing, H.; Weikert, C.; Linseisen, J.; Kaaks, R.; Trichopoulou, A.; Misirli, G.; Lagiou, P.; Sacerdote, C.; Pala, V.; Palli, D.; Tumino, R.; Panico, S.; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B.; Boer, J.; Gils, C.H. van; Beulens, J.W.J.; Barricarte, A.; Rodíguez, L.; Larranaga, N.; Sánchez, M.J.; Tormo, M.J.; Buckland, G.; Lund, E.; Hedblad, B.; Melander, O.; Jansson, J.H.; Wennberg, P.; Wareham, N.J.; Slimani, N.; Romieu, I.; Jenab, M.; Danesh, J.; Gallo, V.; Norat, T.; Riboli, E.
Fruit and vegetable intake and mortality from ischaemic heart disease
Results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Heart study
Eur Heart J, 2011, 32(10), 1235-1243
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Systematic review
434 Rhee, M.Y.; Kim, Y.S.; Bae, J.H.; Nah, D.Y.; Kim, Y.K.; Lee, M.M.; Kim, H.Y.
Effect of Korean red ginseng on arterial stiffness in subjects with hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 45-49
Arteries, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
435 Banerjee, P.; Maity, S.; Das, T.; Mazumder, S.
A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a polyherbal formulation in geriatric age group
A physe IV clinical report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 134(2), 429-433
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
436 Angermeyer, L.; Melchart, D.; Linde, K.
Multifactorial lifestyle interventions in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Ann Behav Med, 2010, 40(1), 49-64
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
437 Hwang, D.S.; Kim, H.K.; Seo, J.C.; Shin, I.H.; Kim, D.H.; Kim, Y.S.
Sympathomodulatory effects of Saam acupuncture on heart rate variability in night-shift-working nurses
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19 (suppl. 1), S33-S40
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Vegetative nervous system
438 Schandry, R.
Die Wirkung eines D-Campher- und Crataegushaltigen Phytopharmakons auf Blutdruck und Kognition bei älteren normotonen Frauen
ZAEN Magazin, 2010, 2010(5), 14-17
Camphora, Crataegus, Brain, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
439 Chang, C.S.; Ko, C.W.; Lien, H.C.; Chou, M.C.
Effect of electroacupuncture on St. 36 (Zusanli) and Li. 10 (Shousanli) acupuncture points on heart rate variability
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(2), 231-239
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
440 Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.C.; Kim, J.I.; Han, C.H.; Ernst, E.;
Moxibustion for stroke rehabilitation systematic review
Stroke, 2010, 41(4), 817-820
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
441 Lee, M.S.; Lee, E.N.; Kim, J.I.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for lowering resting blood pressure in the elderly
A systematic review
J Eval Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 818-824
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
442 Arai, Y.C.P.; Ushida, T.; Matsubara, T.; Shimo, K.; Ito, H.; Sato, Y.; Wakao, Y.; Komatsu, T.
The influence of acupressure at extra 1 acupuncture point on the spectral entropy of the EEG and the LF/HF ratio of heart rate variability
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 503698; (1-6)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
443 Sentandreu Manó, T.; Salom Terrádez, J.R.; Tomás, J.M.; Meléndez Moral, J.C.; Fuente Fernández, T. de la; José, C.C.
Electroestimulación en el tratamiento de la mano hemipléjica espástica después de un ictus
Estudio aleatorizado
Med Clin, 2011, 137(7), 297-301
Electrotherapy, Geriatrics, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
444 Cohen, D.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Rothman, R.L.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Volger, S.; Mayor, C.; Szapary, P.O.; Townsend, R.R.
Iyengar yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 546428; (1-8)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
445 Brindle, R.C.; Conklin, S.M.
Daytime sleep accelerates cardiovascular recovery after psychological stress
Int J Behav Med, 2012, 19(1), 111-114
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system
446 Susalit, E.; Agus, N.; Effendi, I.; Tjandrawinata, R.R.; Nofiarny, D.; Perrinjaquet-Moccetti, T.; Verbruggen, M.
Olive (Olea europaea) leaf extract effective in patients with stage-1 hypertension
Comparison with Captopril
Phytomed, 2011, 18(4), 251-258
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Olea
447 Du, H.Y.; Newton, P.J.; Zecchin, R.; Denniss, R.; Salamonson, Y.; Everett, B.; Currow, D.C.; Macdonald, P.S.; Davidson, P.M.
An intervention to promote physical activity and self-management in people with stable chronic heart failure
The home-heart-walk study: study-protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 63; (1-6)
Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
448 Zou, J.G.; Zhang, J.; Jia, Z.H.; Cao, K.J.
Evaluation of the traditional Chinese medicine Shensongyangxin capsule on treating premature ventricular contractions
A randomized, double-blind, controlled multicenter trial
Chin Med J, 2011, 124(1), 76-83
Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Shensongyangxin, Traditional Chinese medicine
449 Rosenfeldt, F.; Braun, L.; Spitzer, O.; Bradley, S.; Shepherd, J.; Bailey, M.; Merwe, J. van der; Leong, J.Y.; Esmore, D.
Physical conditioning and mental stress reduction
A randomised trial in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 20; (1-7)
Exercise therapy, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
450 Brockow, T.; Conradi, E.; Ebenbichler, G.; Michalsen, A.; Resch, K.L.
The role of mild systemic heat and physical activity on endothelial function in patients with increased cardiovascular risk
Results from a systematic review
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(1), 24-30
Arteriosclerosis, Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Thermotherapy
451 Yang, Q.Y.; Sun, H.R.
Clinical effect of Astragalus granule of different dosages on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(2), 146-149
Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
452 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Lorenzo-Moreno, C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, B.; Granados-Gámez, G.; Quesada-Rubio, J.M.
Connective tissue reflex massage for type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease
Randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 804321; (1-12)
Occlusive arterial disease, Connective tissue massage, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
453 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Chiavaroli, L.; Wong, J.M.W.; Kendall, C.; Lewis, G.F.; Vidgen, E.; Connelly, P.W.; Leiter, L.A.; Josse, R.G.; Lamarche, B.
Adding monounsaturated fatty acids to a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods in hypercholesterolemia
Can Med Assoc J, 2010, 182(18), 1961-1967
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
454 Kim, D.Y.; Lim, J.Y.; Kang, E.K.; You, D.S.; Oh, M.K.; Oh, B.M.; Paik, N.J.
Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on motor recovery in patients with subacute stroke
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 89(11), 879-886
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
455 Hoffmann, T.; Bennett, S.; Koh, C.L.; McKenna, K.T.
Occupational therapy for cognitive impairment in stroke patients (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 9(CD006430), 1-18
Ergotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Stroke, Systematic review
456 Riccio, I.; Iolascon, G.; Barillari, M.R.; Gimigliano, R.; Gimigliano, F.
Mental practice is effective in upper limb recovery after stroke
A randomized single-blind cross-over study
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2010, 46(1), 19-25
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
457 Zheng, H.; Chen, Y.; Chen, J.; Kwong, J.; Xiong, W.
Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 2(CD005052), 1-58
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Shengmai, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
458 Kim, T.H.; Choi, T.Y.; Lee, M.S.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture treatment for cardiac arrhythmias
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Int J Cardiol, 2011, 149(2), 263-265
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
459 Friedman, R.S.C.; Burg, M.M.; Miles, P.; Lee, F.; Lampert, R.
Effects of reiki on autonomic activity early after acute coronary syndrome
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2010, 56(12), 995-996
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reiki, Traditional Japanese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
460 Yeh, G.Y.; McCarthy, E.P.; Wayne, P.M.; Stevenson, L.W.; Wood, M.J.; Forman, D.; Davis, R.B.; Phillips, R.S.
Tai Chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure
A randomized clinical trial
Arch Intern Med, 2011, 171(8), 750-757
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
461 Chai, S.C.; Hooshmand, S.; Saadat, R.L.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Daily apple consumption promotes cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women
FASEB J, 2011, 25(Suppl.), 971.10 (Abstract)
Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malus, apple, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
462 Seki, T.; Akamatsu, C.; Ebihara, T.; Ishizuka, S.; Fujii, M.; Seki, K.; Arai, H.; Handa, Y.
Improvement of swallowing reflex after electrical stimulation to lower leg acupoints in post-stroke patients
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 97-98 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Electrotherapy, Geriatrics, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
463 Zhou, J.; Chi, H.; Cheng, T.O.; Chen, T.; Wu, Y.; Zhou, W.; Shen, W.; Yuan, L.
Acupuncture anesthesia for open heart surgery in contemporary China
Int J Cardiol, 2011, 150(1), 12-16
Acupuncture, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
464 He, L.; Chen, X.; Zhou, M.; Zhang, D.; Yang, J.; Yang, M.; Zhou, D.
Radix/Rhizoma Notoginseng extract (Sanchitongtshu) for ischemic stroke
A randomized controlled study
Phytomed, 2011, 18(6), 437-442
Acidum, Acidum acetylosalicylicum, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax notoginseng
465 Daley, A.; Stokes-Lampard, H.; Macarthur, C.
Exercise for vasomotor menopausal symptoms (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 5(CD006108), 1-38
Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Physical therapy, Systematic review
466 Jones, A.Y.; Kwan, Y.L.; Leung, N.T.; Yu, R.P.; Wu, C.M.; Warburton, D.E.
Electrical stimulation of acupuncture points and blood pressure responses to postural changes
A pilot study
Am J Crit Care, 2011, 20(3), e67-e74
Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Vegetative nervous system
467 Batista, G. de A.; Cunha, C.L.; Scartezini, M.; Heyde, R. von der; Bitencourt, M.G.; Melo, S.F.
Prospective double-blind crossover study of Camellia sinensis (green tea) in dyslipidemias
Arq Bras Cardiol, 2009, 93(2), 128-134
Arteriosclerosis, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Dyslipidämie, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
468 Fu, S.; Zhang, J.; Menniti-Ippolito, F.; Gao, X.; Galeotti, F.; Massari, M.; Hu, L.; Zhang, B.; Ferrelli, R.; Fauci, A.; Firenzuoli, F.; Shang, H.; Guerra, R.; Raschetti, R.
Huangqi injection (a Traditional Chinese Patent Medicine) for chronic heart failure
A systematic review
PLoS ONE, 2011, 6(5), e19604; (1-9)
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
469 Zhong, G.W.; Chen, M.J.; luo, Y.H.; Xiang, L.L.; Xie, Q.Y.;
Effect of chinese herbal medicine for calming Gan and suppressing hyperactive yang on arterial elasticity function and circadian rhythm of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(6), 414-420
High blood pressure, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
470 Pfeifer, M.; Bergerow, B.; Minne, H.W.; Nachtigall, D.; Hansen, C.
Effects of a short-term Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplementation on blood pressure and parathyroid hormone levels in elderly women
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2001, 86(4), 1633-1537
Calciferol, Calcium, Endocrinology, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Vitamins
471 Zhuo, Q.; Yuan, Z.; Chen, H.; Wu, T.
Traditional Chinese herbal products for stable angina
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 5(CD004468), 1-42
Angina pectoris, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
472 Shen, P.F.; Shi, X.M.
Resuscitating acupuncture therapy for glucose metabolism in acute cerebral infarction of basal ganglia
Neural Regen Res, 2010, 5(14), 1050-1054
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
473 Fuente, M. de la; Franco, C.; Salvador, M.
Reducción de la presión arterial en un grupo de docentes hipertensos mediante un programa de entrenamiento en conciencia plena (mindfulness)
Psicol Conductual, 2010, 18(3), 533-552
Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
474 Moffatt, F.W.; Hodnett, E.; Esplen, M.J.; Watt-Watson, J.
Effects of guided imagery on blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Birth, 2010, 37(4), 296-306
High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
475 Holubarsch, C.J.F.; Niestroj, M.; Wassmer, A.; Gaus, W.; Meintertz, T.
Weißdornextrakt bei der Behandlung von herzinsuffizienten Patienten mit einer LVEF von25%-35%
MMW Fortschr Med, 2010, 152(Suppl.2), 56-61
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
476 Xue, C.C.; Shergis, J.L.; Zhang, A.L.; Worsnop, C.; Fong, H.; Story, D.; Da Costa, C.; Thien, F.C.K.
Panax ginseng C.A Meyer root extract for moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 164; (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Emphysema, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
477 Ali, A.; Yazaki, Y.; Njike, V.Y.; Ma, Y.; Katz, D.L.
Effect of fruit and vegetable concentrates on endothelial function in metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 72; (1-8)
Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
478 Dalli, E.; Colomer, E.; Tormos, M.C.; Cosin-Sales, J.; Milara, J.; Esteban, E.; Saez, G.
Crataegus laevigata decreases neutrophil elastase and has hypolipidemic effect
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2011, 18(8-9), 769-775
Crataegus, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
479 Ashton, R.C.; Whitworth, G.C.; Seldomridge, J.A.; Sharpio, P.A.; Michler, R.E.; Smith, C.G.; Rose, E.A.; Fisher, S.; Oz, M.C.
The Effects of Self-Hypnosis on Quality of Life Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Preliminary Results of a Prospective, Randomized Trail
J Altern Complement Med, 1995, 1(3), 285-290
Surgery, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Self hypnosis
480 Pal, A.; Srivastava, N.; Tiwari, S.; Verma, N.S.; Narain, V.S.; Agrawal, G.G.; Natu, S.M.; Kumar, K.
Effect of yogic practices on lipid profile and body fat composition in patients of coronary artery disease
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(3), 122-127
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
481 Meissner, K.; Ziep, D.
Organ-specificity of placebo effects on blood pressure
Auton Neurosci, 2011, 164(1-2), 62-66
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Histaminum, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
482 Bignamini, M.; Bertoli, A.; Consolandi, A.; Dovera, N.; Felisi, E.; Saruggia, M.; Taino, S.; Tubertini, A.
Sperimentazione clinica controllata in doppio-cieco con Baryta carbonica 15 CH contro placebo su un gruppo di ipertesi ricoverati in due gerontocomi
[A controlled double-blind clinical study of 15 CH barium carbonate vs placebo in a group of hypertensive inmates of 2 homes for the aged]
Clin Ter, 1987, 122, 429-436
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
483 Schandry, R.; Peres, I.; Braun, U.
Die Wirkung eines D-Campher- und Crathaegus- haltigen Phytopharmakons auf den Blutdruck und die mentale Leistung bei älteren normotonen Frauen
Ergebnisse einer randomisierten, placebokontrollierten Doppelblindstudie
Z Phytother, 2011, 32(1), 7-10
Camphora, Crataegus, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Low blood pressure, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
484 Basu, A.; Betts, N.M.; Ortiz, J.; Simmons, B.; Wu, M.; Lyons, T.J.
Low-energy cranberry juice decreases lipid oxidation and increases plasma antioxidant capacity in women with metabolic syndrome
Nutrition Res, 2011, 31(3), 190-196
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium, cowberry
485 Harandi, A.A.; Abolfazli, R.; Hatemian, A.; Ghragozlee, K.; Ghaffar-Pour, M.; Karimi, M.; Shahbegi, S.; Pakdaman, H.; Tabasi, M.; Tabatabae, A. L.; Nourian, A.
Safety and efficacy of MLC601 in Iranian patients after stroke
A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Stroke Res Treat, 2011, 2011:721613, 1-5
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
486 Cheema, B.S.; Marshall, P.W.; Chang, D.; Colagiuri, B.; Macjliss, B.
Effect of an office worksite-based yoga program on heart rate variability
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Public Health, 2011, 11(1), 1-18
Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Yoga
487 Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Alexander, G.K.; Taylor, A.G.
A new educational film control for use in studies of active mind-body therapies
Acceptability and feasibility
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(5), 453-458
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
488 Dohadwala, M.M. ; Holbrook, M.; Hamburg, N.M.; Shenouda, S.M.; Chung, W.B.; Titas, M.; Kluge, M.A.; Wang, N.; Palmisano, J.; Milbury, P.E.; Blumberg, J.B.; Vita, J.A.
Effects of cranberry juice consumption on vascular function in patients coronary artery disease
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(5), 934-940
Biochemistry, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Vaccinium, cranberry
489 Ivey, K.L.; Lewis, J.R.; Hodgson, J.M.; Zhu, K.; Dhaliwal, S.S.; Thompson, P.L.; Prince, R.L.
Association between yogurt, milk, and cheese consumption and common artery intima-media thickness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in elderly women
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(1), 234-239
Occlusive arterial disease, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Yoghurt, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lac, Randomized trial, Traditional medicine
490 Yang, T.-Y.; Wei, J.C.-C.; Lee, M.-Y.; Chen, C.M.B.; Ueng, K.-C.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of Funfang Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) as add-on antihypertensive therapy in Taiwanese patients with uncontrolled hypertension
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(2), 291-298
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza
491 Lehmann, N.; Paul, A.; Moebus, S.; Budde, T.; Dobos, G.J.; Michalsen, A.
Effects of lifestyle modification on coronary artery calcium progression and prognostic factors in coronary patients
3-year results of the randomized SAFE-LIFE trial
Atherosclerosis, 2011, 219(2), 630-636
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
492 Santos, A.; Martins, M.J.; Cuimaraes, J.T.; Severo, M.; Azevedo, I.
Ingestao de água mineral natural gasocarbónica hipersalina e pressao arterial [12]
Rev Port Cardiol, 2010, 29(2), 159-172
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Randomized trial
493 Bondonno, C.P.; Yang, X.; Croft, K.D.; Considine, M.J.; Ward, N.C.; Rich, L.; Puddey, I.B.; Swinny, E.; Mubarak, A.; Hodgson, J.M.
Flavonoid-rich apples and nitrate-rich spinach augment nitric oxide status and improve endothelial function in healthy men and women
A randomised controlled trial
Free Radic Biol Med, 2012, 52(1), 95-102
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malus, apple, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Spinacia oleracea
494 Basford, J.R.; Allison, T.G.; Sheffield, C.G.; Manahan, B.G.; Hodge, D.O.; Tajik, J.; Rodeheffer, R.J.; Tei, C.
Safety, acceptance, and physiological effects of sauna bathing in people with chronic heart failure
A pilot report
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2009, 90, 173-177
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sauna
495 Man, S.C.; Chan, K.W.; Lu, J.-H.; Durairajan, S.S.K.; Liu, L.-F.; Li, M.
Systematic review on the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for vascular dementia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 426215; (1-22)
Dementia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vaskuläre Demenz
496 Santaella, D.F.; Devesa, C.R.; Rojo, M.R.; Amato, M.B.; Drager, L.F.; Casali, K.R.; Montano, N.; Lorienzi-Filho, G.
Yoga respiratory training improves respiratory function and cardiac sympathovagal balance in elderly subjects
A randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2011, 1(1), e000085; (1-8)
Respiratory diseases, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
497 García-Alonso, F.J.; Jorge-Vidal, V.; Ros, G.; Periago, M.J.
Effect of consumption of tomato juice enriched with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the lipid profile, antioxidant biomarker status, and cardiovascular disease risk in healthy women
Eur J Nutr, 2012, 51(4), 415-424
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum
498 Ramachandran, A.P.; Prasad, S.M.; Prasad, U.N.; Jonah, S.
A comparative study of Kaishora Guggulu and Amrita Guggulu in the mangement of Utthana Vatarakta
Ayu, 2010, 31(4), 410-416
Arteriosclerosis, Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Indian gooseberry, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Terminalia, Terminalia bellerica, Terminalia chebula, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia
499 Göbel, S.
Die Wirkung des Ganzkörper-Wasserbades auf Herzfrequenzvariabilität, kardiorespiratorische Interaktion und Körperkerntemperatur bei kühler, neutraler und warmer Wassertemperatur
2011, 1-145 (Dissertation)
Respiratory diseases, Balneology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
500 Cao, Y.X.; Liu, J.; Zhu, Y.
Effect of Xinfeng capsule on the cardiac function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(10), 738-743
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xinfeng