Association between acupuncture treatment exposure and mortality in patients with heart failure: a nationwide cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with heart failure (HF) require continuous management, creating a need for alternative treatments to reduce mortality. In Korea, acupuncture treatment is covered by national health insurance, offering accessible care without financial burden. Hence, this study utilized claims data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service to examine the association between acupuncture exposure and mortality in patients with HF.

Methods

Adults aged 20 years or older with newly diagnosed HF were included. Patients who received two or more acupuncture sessions within one year of diagnosis comprised the acupuncture treatment-exposed group (AT group), while those who received none were classified as the non-exposed group (non-AT group). Propensity score matching was

SUBMITTER: Jun H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305702 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature