Patient's question:
Grandma has been complaining of chest pain recently. I accompanied her to the hospital for a thorough examination, and it was diagnosed as angina pectoris. Upon hearing this name, I felt it was very serious and immediately called my mom to report the situation. Mom said that a colleague of hers had collected TCM Panax notoginseng powder for Grandma to try. Can TCM Panax notoginseng powder be effective in treating angina pectoris?Doctor's answer:
Do not blindly take Panax notoginseng powder; it cannot treat angina. If you have angina, you need to actively identify the type, whether it is unstable, and the possibility of having a myocardial infarction. Take it seriously and seek medical advice from the cardiology department as soon as possible. Consider whether you have underlying conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes inflammation, and whether you exhibit active symptoms of chest tightness and pain. Additionally, evaluate the electrocardiogram (ECG) findings during the recurrence of symptoms, and determine if there is myocardial ischemia.