Application and thinking of acupuncture therapy in comprehensive management of hypertension.

Author: Yi-Zhan WANG ¹ ; Hong-Wei LIU ² ; Yan GUO ¹ ; Bin LI ¹ ; Shao-Song WANG ¹ ; Xin WANG ¹ ; Lin-Peng WANG ¹ ; Yuan-Bo FU ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China.
2. Shunyi Hospital, Beijing Hospital of TCM.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: acupuncture; hypertension; preventive treatment; traditional Chinese medicine
MeSH: Humans; Acupuncture Therapy; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Acupuncture; Chronic Disease; Hypertension
From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2023;43(2):213-216
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The theory of disease prevention with traditional Chinese medicine is introduced into the prevention of chronic diseases such as hypertension. In order to fully implement the advantages of acupuncture, the three-level prevention strategy is strengthened on the whole-process intervention with acupuncture for hypertension, including prevention before disease onset, starting intervention at the early phase, and prevention disease from exacerbating. Moreover, the comprehensive management scheme, multidisciplinary coordination and participation mechanism are investigated in the field of traditional Chinese medicine for preventive treatment of hypertension.