1. Continuing Medical Education Programs
Dr. Anika Niambi Al-Shura, Lecturer
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2. Integrative Anatomy and Patho-Physiology in TCM Cardiology
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3. Integrative Anatomy and Patho-Physiology
This course is approved by the
following agencies:
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) for 14 PDA points and Florida State Board of Acupuncture for 15 CEUs.
The companion textbook:
Integrative Anatomy and Patho-Physiology
in TCM Cardiology
must be ordered at
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Course Description
This course examines of the structure, function and pathology of the heart from the western medicine and Chinese medicine perspectives.
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Course Objectives
Review the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Evaluate the disease characteristics found in sections of the heart.
Analyze the inter-relationship between western medicine and TCM theory in cardiology.
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Course Modules
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Module 1:
Cardiovascular Anatomy
Module 2:
Physiology
Module 3:
Pathology
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Module 3
Pathology
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Contents
Chapter 9:
Overview of Western and TCM Perspectives
Chapter 10:
Lung Diseases
Chapter 11:
Brain Diseases
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Contents
Chapter 12:
Kidney Diseases
Chapter 13:
Liver Diseases
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Contents
Chapter 14:
Spleen Diseases
Chapter 15:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Chapter 9: Western/TCM
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Contents
Part 1:
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Part 2:
Western Medicine
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18. Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
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The heart zang relationship with other vital zang and some fu organs is about balancing yin and yang. This is dependent upon the:
The generation, storage and circulation of essence, qi and/or blood.
The balance and interaction of mental and psycho-emotional activity.
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Heart and Lungs
Generate & Circulate
Very strong for generating and circulating qi
Balance & Interact
Moderate for psycho-emotional balancing
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Heart and Brain
Generate & Circulate
Moderate for generating and circulating qi
Balance & Interact
Strong for psycho-emotional balancing
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Heart and Kidneys
Generate & Circulate
Strong for essence and cultivating spirit into qi
Balance & Interact
Weak for psycho-emotional balancing
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Heart and Liver
Generate & Circulate
Strong for blood storage for circulation
Balance & Interact
Strong for psycho-emotional balancing
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Heart and Spleen
Generate & Circulate
Strong for generating and circulating blood
Balance & Interact
Weak for psycho-emotional balancing
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Heart and Gastro
Generate & Circulate
Strong for generating and transforming essence and circulating
blood
Balance & Interact
Weak for psycho-emotional balancing
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27. Part 2: Western Medicine
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Coronary Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Very weak sympathetic control
Intrinsic Factors
Includes metabolic control
Includes autoregulation
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30. Pulmonary Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Very weak sympathetic control
Intrinsic Factors
Very weak metabolic control
No autoregulation
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Cerebral Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Very weak sympathetic control
Intrinsic Factors
Includes metabolic control
Includes autoregulation
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Renal Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Includes a strong sympathetic stimulation
Intrinsic Factors
Very weak metabolic control
Includes strong autoregulation
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Hepatic Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Includes a strong sympathetic control
Intrinsic Factors
Very weak metabolic control
No autoregulation
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Splenic Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Includes a strong sympathetic control when included in the gastrointestinal system
Intrinsic Factors
Moderate metabolic control
No autoregulation
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35. Gastrointestinal Circulation
Extrinsic Factors
Includes a strong sympathetic control
Intrinsic Factors
Includes metabolic control
No autoregulation
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Chapter 10: The Lungs
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Chapter 11: The Brain
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Chapter 12: The Kidney
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44. Superior renal capsule Renal pyramid Interlobular vein
Interlobular artery
Renal artery
Renal vein
Renal hilum
Renal pelvis
Cortical nephron
Ureter
Minor calyx
Minor calyx
Major calyx
Renal capsule
Renal papilla
Inferior renal capsule
Renal column
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Chapter 13: The Liver
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49. Chapter 14: Gastrointestinal Circulation
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52. Module 1 Review Questions
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53. review interactive practice quiz.
Complete the Module 3
review interactive practice quiz.
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Course Conclusion
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