Impact of acupuncture on mortality in patients with disabilities and newly diagnosed heart failure: a nationwide cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

People with disabilities have high rates of cardiovascular diseases and mortality, and heart failure can worsen their condition. Therefore, preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases is particularly important for this population. Although acupuncture has been used for heart failure, research on its impact on mortality is limited. Given the unique pathophysiological characteristics of people with disabilities, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on mortality in those newly diagnosed with heart failure.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, focusing on people with disabilities diagnosed with heart failure between 2014 and 2016. Acupuncture exposure within 1 year of diagnosis was as

SUBMITTER: Jun H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813762 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature