The effect of acupuncture on the coronary arteries as evaluated by coronary angiography: a preliminary report
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Title
The effect of acupuncture on the coronary arteries as evaluated by coronary angiography: a preliminary report
Author(s)
Journal Publication
Date
2002
volume
30(43499)
pages
387-396
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
The Neiguan acupuncture point (EH-6) of the heart meridian is often used for circulatory disorders. To clarify this effect, we measured coronary diameters in patients with angina pectoris following acupuncture stimulation using cardioangiography. Two kinds of acupuncture stimulation, the leaving needle (LN) and the sparrow pecking method (SPM), were employed for this study. No significant differences were found between LN and SPM. Concerning the pattern of coronary reaction, coronary constriction following acupuncture showed a relationship to patients with vasospastic angina. Coronary dilation following acupuncture showed a relationship to patients with Syndrome X. The mean dilatation with acupuncture was 68.8% of that caused by isosorbide dinitrate. These findings may help to clarify the mechanism of acupuncture treatment
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has health condition studied
Cardiovascular Diseases
plan
N/A
has study population number
16
has duration
1 Day