Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

Chapter 1071: Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Plan (Part )

Pierce left the meeting room and went to Lawrence's ward to communicate.

The conference room fell into silence for a moment.

He Yonghua couldn't help but look at Chen Yang and whispered in Chinese, "Director Chen, isn't it... too risky to adopt a purely traditional Chinese medicine approach?"

He Yonghua's concerns are not without reason.

Lawrence's condition is extremely critical, with an EF value of only 26%, which is an indicator of end-stage heart failure. Any slight fluctuation can be fatal.

Although the effectiveness of Western medicine has reached a bottleneck, it at least has a mature support system, such as diuretics, vasodilators, cardiotonic drugs, and even when necessary, advanced life support methods such as IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump) or ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) can be used to buy time.

A purely TCM approach means gradually stopping all these Western medicine supports and relying entirely on TCM and acupuncture to reverse such a serious pathological condition.

The risks involved are imaginable.

Once the disease recurs or the Chinese medicine is not as effective as expected, the consequences will be unimaginable.

As an authority in cardiothoracic surgery, He Yonghua was well aware of how serious Lawrence's condition was.

Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine have different theories. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it sounds like imbalance of yin and yang, or deficiency of heart and kidney yang. Patients may not feel the fear of it intuitively, but the names of the diseases in Western medicine are different.

Zhong Dongyang also looked serious: "Director Chen, Mr. Lawrence has a special status and a huge influence. What if..."

His subtext was very clear: if the disease was cured, it would naturally be icing on the cake and he would achieve success; but if an accident happened, all the previous honors and halos might be shattered in an instant, and even bring about unimaginable troubles.

Although Gao Anliang, Xun Jiahong and others did not speak, their eyes more or less revealed similar worries.

Chen Yang understands everyone's concerns.

He glanced at the crowd, his tone calm but with undeniable determination: "I understand everyone's concerns. The risk does exist, but it is not uncontrollable."

"First, we have a clear understanding of the pathogenesis of Mr. Lawrence's condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine—heart and kidney yang deficiency as the root cause, and water retention and blood stasis as the symptoms. This is the foundation for developing a correct treatment plan."

"Secondly, during that acute attack in New York, we verified the effectiveness and timeliness of the 'Wen Yang Li Shui' method on him. This demonstrates that Traditional Chinese Medicine's dialectical thinking is correct."

"The third and most critical point is."

Chen Yang paused and emphasized his tone: "Mr. Lawrence's body has developed resistance and dependence on existing Western medical treatment options. Continuing is only delaying the inevitable outcome."

"We must find a new path, and Chinese medicine offers another possibility—not confrontation, but harmony; not substitution, but stimulating the body's own ability to repair itself."

"It's like managing a severely silted river. Simply reinforcing the embankment (with Western medical supportive treatment) may temporarily stop the flood, but the riverbed continues to rise, accumulating risks."

"Traditional Chinese medicine's approach is to dredge the river (warming yang, transforming qi, activating blood circulation and promoting water excretion), fundamentally resolving the problem. Although it may seem daunting at first, once the river is dredged, the sky will be the limit."

Chen Yang's metaphor was vivid and profound, which made the experts present fall into deep thought.

They had to admit that Chen Yang's analysis hit the nail on the head.

Lawrence's condition has indeed reached a "dead end" of conventional Western medical treatment.

"However, it takes time for Chinese medicine to take effect. How can we ensure safety during this transition period?" Zhong Dongyang asked the most core question.

“That’s where we need to design carefully and monitor closely.”

Chen Yang had clearly given this much thought: "We will develop a detailed 'Chinese and Western medicine conversion plan'. Instead of stopping the medication abruptly, we will gradually reduce the dosage of Western medicine while increasing the strength of Chinese medicine. We will also use acupuncture to stabilize the mind and harmonize Qi and blood."

"During this process, 24-hour uninterrupted monitoring of vital signs and daily or even half-day checks of biochemical indicators are essential. We also have emergency plans in case of any disturbance."

Chen Yang looked at everyone, his eyes full of confidence. "I believe that as long as we are well prepared, accurately diagnose the symptoms, and use the right medication, it is entirely possible to safely get through the transition period and ultimately stabilize or even improve his condition using purely traditional Chinese medicine."

"This is not only a responsibility to Mr. Lawrence, but also an excellent opportunity to prove to the world the value of traditional Chinese medicine in the field of critical care."

The most comfortable thing about Chen Yang for everyone is that Chen Yang's level is undoubtedly the highest in the center, but Chen Yang is never overbearing. He always discusses with everyone and explains to everyone.

By treating each patient, everyone gains something.

Chen Yang's words are well-reasoned and reflect a clear understanding of the risks and careful consideration of the plan. They also embody the courage and responsibility of a pioneer.

He Yonghua and others looked at each other, and the worry in their eyes was gradually replaced by an excitement of eagerness to try.

Yes, if successful, this will be a case that will go down in medical history!

As participants, they will also be extremely proud.

As everyone was talking, the door of the conference room was pushed open and Pierce walked back with a complicated expression on his face.

"Dr. Chen, Mr. Lawrence agreed to your plan." Pierce said with a hint of disbelief in his tone.

"Oh?" Chen Yang raised his eyebrows slightly. He was a little surprised that Lawrence was so straightforward.

"Mr. Lawrence said..."

Pierce paused, imitating Lawrence's tone. "'Dr. Chen relieved my pain in just a few minutes in New York, while my team spent years making my condition worse. I trust his judgment and am willing to take this gamble. Tell him to go for it. I'll accept whatever the outcome.'"

The conference room fell silent again.

To be honest, not only Lawrence was surprised, but everyone in the conference room was also quite surprised.

Especially Su Yunxue, she looked at Chen Yang with mixed feelings.

As a Chinese who grew up in the United States, Su Yunxue is very familiar with the temperament of Americans, especially top international tycoons like Lawrence.

Although doctors in the United States have a high status, it also depends on who they are in front of. In front of Lawrence, even top international doctors like Pierce and Borg are like butlers and servants.

As a Chinese doctor, Chen Yang actually gained Lawrence's trust.

Chen Yang took a deep breath and said solemnly to Pierce, "Please tell Mr. Lawrence that we will do our best."

"I believe in you, Dr. Chen."

Pierce smiled and said, "You are the most special doctor I have ever seen, and the most amazing Chinese medicine practitioner. I believe you will definitely create miracles."

"I can't claim to be a miracle, but I'll do my best." Chen Yang smiled, and everyone continued to discuss.