Therapeutic Research

Abstract

It is well known that medical ginseng not only improve hemodynamics but also maintain homeostasis in human by regulating autonomic－endocrine system. The author was always thinking medical ginseng, specifically Korean red ginseng（KRG）, maybe improves sinus node function and prevents various arrhythmias. Simultaneously the author was thinking KRG improves tachyarrhythmia by suppressing excess activity of sinus node and ectopic excitement. On the other hand, in bradyarrhythmia, KRG is thought to recover suitable rhythm by recovering triggered activity of damaged sinus node. In this study, the author aimed to prove an efficacy of KRG on treatment of arrhythmias through severalexperiences in routine clinical work. As the result, it became clear that KRG improves both of tachycardic and bradycardic arrhythmia. The author concluded from this experience even if uses it as main agent or additional one, KRG have a useful value as one procedure to treat arrhythmia that is refractory to standard treatment.