Lecture 5 Heart

Question 1

palpitations, SOB

Answer 1

heart qi def

Question 2

what causes heart qi def

Answer 2

poor constitution
prolonged illnesses or severe diseases
congenital def or senility

Question 3

heart qi def +
chills, cold limbs, chest pain, bright-pale face

pale swollen tongue w white smooth or wet coating
weak and deep pulses often slow

Answer 3

heart yang def

Question 4

what are the 6 functions of the heart

Answer 4

Governs Blood
Controls the blood vessels
Manifests in the complexion
Houses the Shen
Opens into the tongue
Controls sweat (also lungs)

Question 5

mental restlessness, palpitations, bitter taste in the morning, tendency to hit or scold people, dream-disturbed sleep, easily startled, aphasia or incoherent speech, uncontrolled laughter, crying, shouting, muttering to oneself, irrational behaviour, mental confusion or depression

wiry and slippery pulses
red w yellow sticky coat

Answer 5

phlegm-fire harassing the heart

Question 6

what causes phlegm-fire harassing the heart

Answer 6

mental depression

phlegm accumulation in the body

Question 7

palpitations, thirst, mouth and tongue ulcers, agitated, insomnia, mental restlessness, red face, dark urine or blood in urine, bitter taste in mouth only in the morning

full and rapid pulse
red tongue w redder tip

Answer 7

heart fire

Question 8

what causes heart fire

Answer 8

mental depression
external pathogens turning to heat inside
interior heat excess

Question 9

palpitations, insomnia, excessive dreams, poor memory, dizziness, anxiety, easily startled, pale lips, dull-pale complexion

weak and thready pulses
pale and thin tongue w thin white coat

Answer 9

heart blood def

Question 10

what causes heart blood def

Answer 10

prolonged illness
hemorrhage
poor production of blood
emotional issues disturbing the mind

Question 11

heart blood def sxs +
malar flush, low-grade or afternoon fever, night sweats, 5 centre heat sensation, dry mouth and throat, insomnia

rapid and thready pulses
red tongue body w little or no coat
red tip w red papillose
deep midline crack extending to tip

Answer 11

heart yin def

Question 12

mental confusion, unconsciousness, lethargic stupor, depression, vomiting, aphasia, rattling sound in throat, staring at walls, introverted manner, muttering to oneself

pulses slippery often slow
thick sticky coat on tongue maybe w swollen body

Answer 12

phlegm misting the mind

Question 13

what causes phlegm misting the mind

Answer 13

congenital in children

phlegm accumulation in the body

Question 14

palpitations, lump in throat, distension or heaviness in chest, slight SOB, sighing, poor appetite, weak and cold limbs, pale complexion, slightly purple lips

empty pulses but overflowing in left fun
slightly purple tongue on sides in anger 1/3

Answer 14

heart qi stag

Question 15

what causes heart qi stag

Answer 15

emotions

worry, stress, anxiety (suppressed or excessive)

Question 16

palpitations, SOB w inability to lay down, depression, mental restlessness, heaviness in chest, sharp stabbing pain in chest that may radiate to shoulder, worse cold, > heat, feeling of heaviness, dislike of speaking

wiry choppy knotted pulses
purple sides on tongue, swollen w sticky coat

Answer 16

heart vessel obstructed

Question 17

what causes heart vessel obstructed

Answer 17

emotions
excess physical work
excessive dairy and greasy foods

Question 18

palpitations, stabbing pain in heart region, may radiate to left arm or shoulder, feeling of constriction in chest, cyanosis of lips and nails

thready and hesitate pulses or w missed beats
dark purple tongue or dark purple spots

Answer 18

heart blood stagnation

Question 19

what causes heart blood stag

Answer 19

mental irritation
exposure to cold
insufficiency of heart blood and yang