A successful case of decreasing the frequency of premature ventricular contraction only by acupuncture
- VernacularTitle:鍼治療単独により心室性期外収縮頻度の減少が得られた一症例
- Author:
Hideaki WAKI
1
;
Yoichi MINAKAWA
2
;
Shogo MIYAZAKI
1
;
Tatsuya HISAJIMA
2
Author Information
- Keywords: arrhythmia; premature ventricular contraction; discomfort of chest region; QOL; Holter monitor
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2019;69(3):217-224
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: [Objective] Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) causes arrhythmia, and it most frequently occurs in healthy individuals. It has been recently reported that a combination of medical therapy and acupuncture has an effect on arrhythmia. Herein, we report on the use of acupuncture in a patient with PVC.[Case] A 41-year-old male complained of arrhythmia and stiff shoulders. According to the Lown grading system, he was diagnosed with a grade 1 condition using Holter monitor in a hospital for internal diseases. Acupuncture was applied for decreasing the PVC count and discomfort in the chest region.[Methods] Acupuncture was applied at points PC6, BL15, HT7, ST36, GV20, CV17, and KI3. Manipulation involved twirling the stemless needle (30 mm in length, 0.20 mm in diameter) at a low amplitude and high frequency, and the needle was then retained for 10 min. The treatment was applied twice a day for four weeks. Measurements were obtained using a visual analog scale, SF-36v2, and Holter monitor.[Results] After four weeks of treatment, discomfort in the chest region decreased and quality of life improved. Additionally, the PVC count decreased after two weeks of treatment.[Conclusion] Our findings suggest that acupuncture is effective for treatment of PVC.
