Electroacupuncture at HT5 + GB20 promotes brain remodeling and significantly improves swallowing function in patients with stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study compared the differences in the degree of brain activation, and swallowing function scales in patients with post-stroke dysphagia after treatment. We explored the mechanism of cortical remodeling and the improvement effect of electroacupuncture on swallowing function in patients and provided a theoretical basis for the clinical application of electroacupuncture.

Methods

Fifty patients with post-stroke dysphagia were randomized to the control or electroacupuncture group. The control group underwent conventional swallowing rehabilitation for 30 min each time for 12 sessions. In the electroacupuncture group, electroacupuncture was performed based on conventional swallowing rehabilitation for 30 min each time for 12 sessions. Cortical activation tests and s

SUBMITTER: Fu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10656700 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature