Continuing Medical Education Programs Dr. Anika Niambi Al-Shura, Lecturer Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Integrative Study of Hematology in Cardiology Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

This course is approved by the following agencies: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) for 9 PDA points and Florida State Board of Acupuncture for 10 CEUs. The companion textbook: Hematology in Traditional Chinese Medicine Cardiology must be ordered at Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

This course briefly covers the basic sciences of blood and immune system from the Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives. The focus is on laboratory values for diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular diseases. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved Course Description

Course Objectives Understand the 5 parts of blood and blood development, genetic blood disorders found in cardiovascular diseases, essence, qi and blood, the immune system including the TCM 6 stages and 4 levels. Learn the laboratory results and values used for diagnosing and management. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Course Modules Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Module 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology Module 2: Red Blood Cells Module 3: Integrative Immune System Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Module 3 The Integrative Immune System Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Chapter 5: Purpose of the Six Stages in Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine Chapter 6: The Four Levels Chapter 7: The Immune System I: Leukocytes Contents Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Chapter 5: The Six Stages Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 1: Purpose of the Six Stages Part 2: The Six Stages Part 3: The Answers to the Textbook Questions Contents Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 1: Purpose of Six Stages Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

The purpose of the six stages in cardiovascular Chinese medicine is to consider the patterns associated with pathogenic invasion on such patients. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Cardiovascular patients should be considered different from other patients. The reason is because of the pathogenic magnitude of their condition. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Blood can become deficient or stagnant and pressure can become too high. Because blood flow and pressure are two basic features of cardiovascular functioning, a problem with both leads to serious pathology or sudden death. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Microorganisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and a host of others have been determined to be responsible for various types of cardiovascular diseases. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Their presence can dissipate blood volume, infestation can affect chambers and vessels and cause blood pressure changes. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Inflammation from most minor and major injuries can be caused by tissue trauma or microbial activity. Inflammation is a major trigger of cardiovascular diseases and events. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 2: The Six Stages Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

The Six Stages in Traditional Chinese Medicine explains the stages of pathogenic invasion from the exterior of the body to the interior, and common associated symptoms. The following are the six stages. View the textbook for a description of each stage. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Tai Yang stage Shao Yang stage Yang Ming stage Tai Yin stage Shao Yin stage Jue Yin stage Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 3: Textbook Answers Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

#1 It is apart of the innate immune response to pathogens Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved Answer block

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Chapter 6: The Four Levels Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 1: Purpose of the Four Levels Part 2: The Four Levels Part 3: Answers to text book questions Contents Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 1: Purpose of the Four Levels Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

The purpose of the four levels is similar to the six stages in cardiovascular Chinese medicine. It is to consider the patterns associated with pathogenic invasion on such patients. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

For example, inflammation is part of the innate immune response to certain pathogens. Chronic inflammation can also contribute to a rise in blood pressure, to myocardial infarction, and stroke. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 2: The Four Levels Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

The Four Levels in Traditional Chinese Medicine explains the levels of pathogenic invasion from the exterior of the body to the blood level, and common associated symptoms. The following are the Four Levels. View the textbook for a description of each level. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Wei level Qi level Ying level Xue level Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 3: Textbook Answers Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

#2 the Qi level involves reaction from inflammation. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved Answer block

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Chapter 7: Immune System I: Leukocytes Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 1: Leukocytes Part 2: The Answers to the Textbook Questions Contents Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 1: Types of Leukocytes Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Leukocytes defend the body against pathogenic invasions, and are identified as being either a granulocyte or agranulocyte. An increase in the number is called leukocytosis. A decrease in number is called leukopenia. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Part 2: Textbook Answers Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

#3 contain granules in the cytoplasm and have enzymes which digest particles #4 These cells lack granules, but contain lysosomes Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved Answer block #5 an increase in number of white blood cells due to inflammation #6 a decrease in number of white blood cells due to infection

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Module 3 Review Questions

Complete the Module 3 review interactive practice quiz. Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved

Course Conclusion Copyright 2014 Niambi Wellness. All rights reserved