Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

After listening to the complete description of the symptoms, Chen Ping instantly composed himself, his brows furrowed slightly, his eyes focused and serious, and he entered a state of extremely professional diagnosis and analysis.

He did not immediately give a conclusion, nor did he pretend to be profound or speak carelessly. Instead, he maintained the most basic caution of a doctor, sorting out each point and deducing layer by layer.

Dean Liu, who was standing to the side, also stopped smiling and quietly watched Chen Ping, waiting for his analysis and deduction.

After a few seconds of silent contemplation, Chen Ping slowly spoke, his tone calm and his logic meticulous.

"President, based on your description of the symptoms, we can first completely rule out organic heart disease."

"If it is an organic disease such as myocardial ischemia, arrhythmia, coronary artery spasm, or heart valve problems, it will inevitably leave abnormal data on dynamic electrocardiogram, myocardial enzymes, and echocardiography. Even a momentary spasm will have subtle waveform fluctuations."

"All the tests were normal, which is sufficient to prove that there is no substantial damage or structural lesion to the heart itself."

"Secondly, common heart deficiency symptoms such as qi and blood deficiency, insufficient heart qi, and weak heart yang can be ruled out."

"Common deficiency syndromes are always accompanied by prodromal symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, and spontaneous sweating. They do not suddenly appear without any warning, nor do they recover completely instantly without leaving any trace."

Chen Ping spoke at a steady pace, with clear logic, eliminating incorrect directions one by one, and progressing logically step by step.

"Based on the patient's core characteristics of 'sudden cardiac arrest, suffocation, rapid self-healing, no organic abnormalities, and irregular recurrent attacks'."

"My initial assessment is that the problem is most likely not with the heart itself, but with a sudden blockage of Qi, a sudden obstruction of the meridians, and a sudden separation of Yin and Yang. It is a functional disorder rather than a structural lesion."

"Clinically, there are roughly three possibilities."

Chen Ping held up three fingers, meticulously dissecting each item one by one, demonstrating professionalism and rigor:

"The first type is extreme liver stagnation and sudden blockage of qi. Patients suffer from long-term emotional depression and liver qi stagnation, which leads to extreme obstruction of qi. Occasionally, the qi in the chest and diaphragm is blocked for a moment, and the qi in the heart and lungs is temporarily cut off, resulting in cardiac arrest, suffocation and a feeling of impending death."

"Emotional disorders are invisible and intangible, completely undetectable by instruments, and can be relieved instantly upon onset, allowing for immediate return to normal."

"The second type is when phlegm and turbidity obstruct the chest and diaphragm, causing a sudden blockage of Qi."

"The patient has phlegm and dampness accumulating in his body, which lies hidden in the chest and diaphragm. Normally, the Qi can circulate smoothly, but once there is a slight fluctuation in his work and rest, diet, or emotions, the phlegm and dampness will instantly block the heart and lung meridians, cut off the Qi flow, and cause a momentary feeling of suffocation. Once the phlegm is cleared, the condition will be cured without leaving any trace."

"The third type, which is also the most difficult to deal with, is when the Shaoyin Heart Meridian is deficient and the Yin and Yang are momentarily disconnected."

"The patient has a deficiency of Yin in the heart and kidneys, and a weak foundation. This deficiency is usually hidden and not obvious. Once the flow of Qi and blood is slightly off, the Yin and Yang of the heart and kidneys will be disconnected instantly, the meridians will be temporarily disused, and the patient will experience a sudden stop and a feeling of impending death. In an instant, the Yin and Yang will be connected again, and the patient will immediately return to normal."

"This kind of deficiency is hidden deep in the meridians, and it is very easy to miss it with conventional diagnosis."

Three possibilities, progressing step by step, cover excess syndromes, deficiency syndromes, emotional disorders, phlegm-dampness disorders, and meridian disorders. The logic is rigorous and accurately matches all symptom characteristics.

Chairman Zhang's eyes lit up as he listened, and he nodded repeatedly, feeling a sense of relief and enlightenment.

For the past three years, he had repeatedly pondered the problem but could not find a way out. Chen Ping, in just a few minutes, accurately identified the three core pathogenic mechanisms, which was far more comprehensive and thorough than his own blind exploration.

Even though he accurately predicted the likely direction of the disease, Chen Ping still did not rush to conclusions or prescribe any medicine, always maintaining the utmost caution in his medical practice.

He added solemnly, "President, the above three are merely theoretical deductions and probability analyses based solely on symptom descriptions. They can only be used as a reference and absolutely cannot be used as a basis for diagnosis, let alone for blindly prescribing medication and treatment."

"Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis emphasizes the comprehensive use of the four diagnostic methods: observation, auscultation and olfaction, inquiry, and palpation. None of them can be omitted."

"Without seeing the patient, it is impossible to observe their complexion, tongue coating, and demeanor; it is impossible to accurately perceive the pulse's depth, strength, slowness, rapidity, slipperiness, and roughness; and it is impossible to judge the severity and depth of qi and blood, phlegm and dampness, and stagnation."

"Invisible Qi-related illnesses and hidden meridian deficiencies can lead to vastly different outcomes, even with the slightest error."

"If the diagnosis is incorrect or the medication is wrong, not only will it fail to cure the disease, but it will also deplete the patient's vital energy and aggravate the underlying disease."

"I will never make a diagnosis or prescribe treatment without a face-to-face consultation and pulse taking. This is the bottom line for a doctor."

These words fully demonstrate Chen Ping's medical expertise and extreme caution.

How many young doctors, with just a little skill, become arrogant and talk nonsense, prescribing medicine arbitrarily and making blind diagnoses based on descriptions alone?

Despite possessing unparalleled medical skills, Chen Ping always held medicine and life in awe. His theoretical deductions were clear and thorough, but he never drew hasty conclusions. He always prioritized accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Upon hearing this, Chairman Zhang's admiration deepened, and he exclaimed sincerely, "Such caution in a doctor is truly rare! No wonder your medical skills far surpass those of your peers; this temperament and meticulousness are unmatched!"

"In that case, let's go to the Provincial General Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine where I work this afternoon!"

"I'll contact the patient immediately to discuss the situation and ask him to come for a face-to-face consultation this afternoon, specifically to ask for your help in diagnosing and completely curing this stubborn ailment that has been bothering him for three years!"

Chen Ping nodded slightly: "Okay. I'll go with you this afternoon to examine you, take your pulse, and make an accurate diagnosis before determining the root cause of the illness and developing a treatment plan."

There are no exaggerated promises or absolute guarantees, only a commitment to make the most accurate diagnosis and treat the symptoms. They are calm, reliable, and give people complete peace of mind.

After a quick lunch, the three of them drove straight to the Provincial General Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Chairman Zhang immediately contacted the patient and informed him of the situation truthfully.

Upon hearing that a top-notch young TCM doctor could help with the treatment, the patient was overjoyed and immediately made time to come to the hospital.

Less than half an hour later, a middle-aged man in his forties walked into the consultation room.

The man was well-proportioned, had a normal complexion, and spoke calmly. He looked no different from a healthy person. His complexion, demeanor, and posture were all fine, and there was no indication that he was suffering from a serious illness.

This is precisely why, for three years, countless doctors have been at a loss, unable to find the root cause of the lesion.

After the patient sat down, he took the initiative to describe in detail his three-year experience with the disease, his feelings during the attacks, his daily routine, his emotional state, and the changes in his body, which were completely consistent with Chairman Zhang's description.

After listening, Chen Ping didn't make any unnecessary movements, but simply raised his hand and gestured: "Extend your hand, I'll take your pulse."

The patient followed the instructions, raised their hand, straightened their wrist, and relaxed their mind and body.

Chen Ping gently placed his fingertips on the patient's cun, guan, and chi points, his fingertips steady and his force even, concentrating and calming himself to carefully perceive the pulse.

In an instant, a vast and subtle sensory power surged through the veins at the fingertips into the patient's entire body's meridians and blood vessels.

In Chen Ping's mind, a crystal-clear diagram of the body's meridians and blood circulation instantly appeared.

The meridians, blood circulation, internal organ deficiencies and excesses, qi stagnation, yin and yang imbalances—all subtle changes, hidden lesions, and deep-seated root causes are clearly revealed and fully exposed.