Effects of Electroacupuncture on Adrenalin and Noradrenalin Levels of Acute Hypertension Rats
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2012.02.010
- VernacularTitle:电针对急性高血压大鼠肾上腺素和去甲肾上腺素的影响
- Author:
Zejun HUO
;
Haijiang YAO
;
Li ZHANG
;
Zhigang LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acute hypertension, electroacupuncture, adrenalin, noradrenalin, rats
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(2):128-130
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effects and mechanism of electroacupuncture on acute hypertension in rats. Methods 36 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group (n=8), model group (n=8), drug group (n=10) and electroacupuncture group (n=10). The acute hypertension rat model was induced with injecting adrenalin into abdomen. Blood pressure was measured and blood adrenalin and noradrenalin levels were tested after electroacupuncture in points Baihui DU-20 and Zusanli ST36. Results The systolic and diastolic pressures were lower in the drug group and the electroacupuncture group than in the model group (P<0.05), and there was no difference between the 2 groups (P>0.05). The adrenalin and noradrenalin levels were higher in the model group than in the control group (P<0.05), but they were lower in the drug group and the electroacupuncture group than in the model group (P<0.05). Conclusion The electroacupuncture could reduce the blood pressure of acute hypertension rats by decreasing blood adrenalin and noradrenalin levels.
