Experimental evidence-based construction of electroacupuncture for ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Ischemic stroke represents a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, necessitating effective and complementary therapeutic strategies. Electroacupuncture (EA), a modern extension of traditional acupuncture, has garnered attention for its potential neuroprotective effects in ischemic stroke rehabilitation. This meta-analysis and systematic review aim to synthesize current experimental evidence on the efficacy of EA in ischemic stroke models, focusing on neurological outcomes, infarct volumes, and underlying molecular mechanisms.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed across four databases-Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science-to identify relevant experimental studies that utilized electroacupuncture (EA) as a therapeutic modality fo

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11835673 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature