Acupuncture for hyperlipidemia: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Acupuncture has been widely applied in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. But its efficacy has not been evaluated scientifically and systematically. Therefore, we provide a protocol of systematic evaluation to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment on patient with hyperlipidemia.

Methods

We will search the following databases electronically, including 3 English literature databases (i.e., PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library) and 4 Chinese literature databases (i.e., Chinese Biological and Medical database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, and Wanfang Database). We will also search randomized-controlled trials about acupuncture treatment for hype

SUBMITTER: Peng Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6319778 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature