Investigation of Invigorating Qi and Activating Blood Circulation Prescriptions in Treating Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome of Ischemic Stroke Patients: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Ischemic stroke (IS) is characterized by high morbidity and high mortality. Chinese herbal formulas combined with routine pharmacotherapy have shown promising benefits in relieving symptoms, promoting neurological recovery, and improving the quality of life in patients with IS. According to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnosis, Qi-deficiency and blood-stasis (QDBS) syndrome is one of the common types of IS, which is treated by the method...