The literature of TCM about the present using of 'Huo Xue I-lua Yu'method in the treatment of congestive heart failure is briefly reviewed. Based on the analysis of the concluded clinical information, it shows that the cardiac status of the therapy group ('Huo Xue Hua Yu'as a major treating principle) has greatly improved, the relief of clinical symptom is better than control group, and it reduces the index of myocardial oxygen-exhaustion, increases urine volume and elevates the ejection fraction (compared to control group, P |