Table 3.

Diagnostic criteria for ischemic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases with stasis and toxicity interaction.

Evaluation indicators	Evaluation entries
Required indicators	Persistent, refractory pain or consciousness disorders, accompanied by a rapid and deteriorating clinical course Radiographic findings demonstrate numerous ischemic events or significant vascular lesions, characterized by luminal stenosis of 70% or greater.
Main macro-indicators	Purple tongue or dark purple tongue Sublingual vessel purplish-red or Dark purple Tongue with petechiae or ecchymosis
Secondary macro- indicators	Foul or bitter taste in the mouth. Yellow and dry or yellow and greasy tongue coating. Tough tongue Uneven or wiry pulse.
Laboratory indicators	Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Increased platelet aggregation rate. Elevated interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Elevated interleukin-6 (IL-6). Elevated cardiac troponin levels. Elevated fibrinogen levels.

Diagnosis can be established if any of the following criteria are met: ① 1 mandatory indicator plus at least 1 primary macro-indicator, or 2 secondary macro-indicators plus at least 1 laboratory indicator; ② 1 mandatory indicator plus at least 1 primary macro-indicator plus at least 1 secondary macro-indicator.