Progress on Prevention and Treatment of Cerebral Small Vascular Disease Using Integrative Medicine.
10.1007/s11655-022-3622-8
- Author:
Chu-Tian ZHANG
1
;
Hui-Ling CHENG
1
;
Kai-Li CHEN
2
;
Zhong-Ping ZHANG
2
;
Jia-Qiu LIN
2
;
Shao-Jian XIAO
2
;
Jing CAI
3
Author Information
1. Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
2. the Third Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
3. the Third Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China. caij1@163.com.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
blood-brain barrier;
cerebral small vessel disease;
integrative medicine;
white matter lesions
- MeSH:
Humans;
Integrative Medicine;
Brain/pathology*;
Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases/pathology*;
Stroke/complications*;
Cognitive Dysfunction/complications*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2023;29(2):186-191
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a senile brain lesion caused by the abnormal structure and function of arterioles, venules and capillaries in the aging brain. The etiology of CSVD is complex, and disease is often asymptomatic in its early stages. However, as CSVD develops, brain disorders may occur, such as stroke, cognitive dysfunction, dyskinesia and mood disorders, and heart, kidney, eye and systemic disorders. As the population continues to age, the burden of CSVD is increasing. Moreover, there is an urgent need for better screening methods and diagnostic markers for CSVD, in addition to preventive and asymptomatic- and mild-stage treatments. Integrative medicine (IM), which combines the holistic concepts and syndrome differentiations of Chinese medicine with modern medical perspectives, has unique advantages for the prevention and treatment of CSVD. In this review, we summarize the biological markers, ultrasound and imaging features, disease-related genes and risk factors relevant to CSVD diagnosis and screening. Furthermore, we discuss IM-based CSVD prevention and treatment strategies to stimulate further research in this field.
