Effectiveness of goreisan for pulmonary edema in acute stage associated with stroke: three cases reports

Abstract

In cerebrovascular disease, aquaretic treatment is often needed in maintaining the adequate cerebral perfusion without blood pressure reduction. We experienced 3 cases of pulmonary edema in acute stage, such as caused by cardiac and pul­monary complications, associated with stroke. After administration of goreisan pulse therapy, all three cases obtained dehydration without blood pressure reduc­tion, and pulmonary edema improved. However, there is no upper limit of dose and duration in kampo medicine, we need to administer goreisan carefully，considering side effects.