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Treating angina pectoris by acupuncture therapy.

Lixian Xu1, Hao Xu, Wei Gao

  • 1The Fourth Military Medical University, School of Stomatology, 145 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032 Shaanxi Province, P.R.China. kqmzk@fmmu.edu.cn

Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research
|June 4, 2013
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Acupuncture effectively treats angina pectoris, offering rapid symptom relief and improving drug efficacy with fewer side effects than conventional treatments. It

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Angina pectoris is a common cardiac ailment.
  • Conventional treatments have significant adverse side effects and drug interactions.
  • Acupuncture, particularly on PC 6 (Neiguan), shows therapeutic potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for angina pectoris.
  • To compare acupuncture with conventional anti-anginal drug therapy.
  • To explore acupuncture's role as an emergency and regular treatment for angina.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies on acupuncture therapy for angina pectoris.
  • Analysis of specific acupuncture points used, including PC 6 (Neiguan) and others.
  • Comparison of acupuncture's effectiveness and side effect profile against conventional drugs like nitroglycerine, isosorbide mononitrate, and propranolol.

Main Results:

  • Acupuncture therapy demonstrated effectiveness rates between 80% and 96.2%.
  • Acupuncture provides rapid symptom relief for acute angina and enhances nitroglycerine's effects.
  • Acupuncture therapy exhibits a significantly lower incidence of adverse side effects compared to conventional medications.

Conclusions:

  • Acupuncture is an efficient and safe therapeutic method for angina pectoris, suitable for both emergency and regular treatment.
  • Acupuncture offers a valuable alternative or complementary therapy to conventional drug regimens, with a favorable side effect profile.
  • Combining acupuncture with conventional therapy can reduce drug dosage and associated adverse effects, though surgery remains an option for refractory cases.