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Integrating traditional and modern medicines to treat heart failure

Nature Medicine volume 30, pages 2129–2130 (2024)Cite this article

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A large clinical trial supports the incorporation of qiliqiangxin, a traditional Chinese medicine, into standard treatment regimens for heart failure — highlighting a promising integration of ancient wisdom with modern medical practices through rigorous science.

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  1. Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

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Tian, Z., Zhang, S. Integrating traditional and modern medicines to treat heart failure. Nat Med 30, 2129–2130 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03135-y

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