Clinical Trial: Investigation of the Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Protective Effects of Acupuncture in Cardiac Surgery
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Investigation of the Hemodynamic, Cardioprotective and Anti-inflammatory Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Randomized, Controlled Study.
Brief Summary:
In China, acupuncture has been used for nearly 5,000 years to treat diseases and symptoms.Increasing evidence suggests that acupuncture, acupressure, and electroacupuncture (EA) may be useful in treating patients with cardiovascular disease.Electroacupuncture is a combination of traditional Chinese acupuncture and modern electrical techniques.The PC6 (Neiguan) acupoint is believed to influence cardiovascular function and treat a wide range of heart diseases, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction,…
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