Using radial pulse wave as hemodynamic measurements to quantify effects of acupuncture therapy for patients with traumatic brain injury and ischemia stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and stroke are major sources of death and disability worldwide. Acupuncture has been used as a supplemental therapy for patients with TBI and stroke. This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of acupuncture therapy for patients with TBI and stroke by radial pulse spectrum.

Experimental procedure

22 patients (6 TBI and 16 stroke) were enrolled and underwent radial pressure wave measurement before and after acupuncture treatment at Dubi (ST-35), Zusanli (ST-36) and Jiexi (ST-41). The harmonic analysis of the radial pressure wave was calculated and transformed into Fourier series coefficients Cn, Pn and the variation coefficient CnCV.

Results

After acupuncture, systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and Glasgow Coma Scale

SUBMITTER: Chen JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9618386 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature