Effect of Resuscitating Acupuncture and Scalp Acupuncture on Neurological Function and High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction

VernacularTitle:醒脑开窍针刺加头针法对急性脑梗死的临床疗效及超敏C反应蛋白水平的影响
Author: Beilei ZHU ; Zhen WANG ; Tianshen YE ; Weiyong YIN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: acute cerebral infarction, resuscitating acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, high sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP)
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(11):1059-1061
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical effect of resuscitating acupuncture and scalp acupuncture on neurological function and high sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) in serum in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Methods 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction were divided into three groups: drug, routine acupuncture and resuscitating acupuncture and scalp acupuncture groups in random. They were evaluated with NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) , Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) 0, 7, 14 d after treatment, and measured with the levels of hs-CRP. Results There were significant improvements for NIHSS and MRS scores in the resuscitating acupuncture and scalp acupuncture group compared with those of the others, as well as the levels of hs-CRP. Conclusion Resuscitating acupuncture and scalp acupuncture can reduce the level of hs-CRP and improve the neurological functions in patients with acute cerebral infarction.