Contemporary Famous Physicians' Clinical Essentials: Album of Palpitations and Dyspnea

Author: Shi Yuguang
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: The essence of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exists in various forms—some are documented in historical medical texts, some are held by experienced TCM practitioners through theory and clinical experience, and some are scattered among the general public. Renowned TCM experts either inherit their knowledge from family traditions or receive it from master teachers. Whether in theoretical research or clinical practice, they each possess unique insights. What is particularly valuable is that these theories and experiences have been validated through decades or even centuries of practice, continuously refined and developed, reaching ever greater perfection, making them all the more precious. The efficacy of TCM is the foundation for its survival and development, and improving clinical outcomes has become one of the key aspects of advancing TCM. Summarizing the academic experiences of renowned TCM experts is fundamental to enhancing clinical efficacy and promoting the development of TCM.
The series Contemporary Famous TCM Practitioners' Clinical Essentials, edited by Shi Yuguang and Shan Shujian, presents a fresh approach. Each book in the series comprehensively selects the essence of treatment for a common disease, gathering the unique experiences of TCM masters across the country in treating a particular condition into one volume. Some books discuss the distinctive experiences of renowned TCM experts in the form of essays, while others narrate their insights into the application of specific formulas, methods, or herbs through the medium of medical anecdotes. The discussions are engaging and thorough. By focusing on the subtle details of the experts' experiences, the books achieve precision and refinement rather than covering everything comprehensively or repeating generalizations.
Additionally, since the series organizes discussions by common diseases, the rich and varied case studies of famous practitioners are clearly structured, making them easily accessible for reference. This allows readers to grasp the key points and learn from the experts more effectively. Reading a single entry can provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique diagnostic and treatment experiences of contemporary TCM masters for a particular disease, and its practical value is self-evident.
It is particularly noteworthy that this series reflects the theoretical insights and treatment principles of renowned TCM experts from different perspectives, offering valuable material for the development of the TCM theoretical system. Therefore, it is a specialized TCM work of significant theoretical, practical, and documentary value.