Exploration of Acupoint Selection Patterns in the Treatment of Diabetic Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy Using Data Mining Techniques
10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.07.024
- VernacularTitle:基于数据挖掘技术探讨针刺治疗糖尿病心脏自主神经病变的选穴规律
- Author:
Mengru YAN
1
;
Xiaoxue YANG
;
Xueqi HU
;
Hongli WANG
;
Sicong LIN
;
Haomin HUANG
;
Shufang CHU
Author Information
1. 广州中医药大学第四临床医学院,广东 深圳 518033
- Keywords:
diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy(DCAN);
acupuncture;
data mining;
acupoint selection patterns;
Xinshu;
Neiguan;
Pishu;
Zusanli
- From:
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;42(7):1719-1725
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the acupoint selection patterns for treating diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy(DCAN)using data mining techniques,providing evidence for clinical practice.Methods Literature on acupuncture treatment for DCAN was retrieved from CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,and PubMed.The publication dates of the included literature ranged from the inception of each database to April 2024.Descriptive analysis,association rule analysis,and cluster analysis were performed on acupoint prescriptions,with the selection patterns of meridians and acupoints were summarized.Results A total of 27 articles were included,involving 18 acupoints.The top 10 high-frequency acupoints were Neiguan(PC6),Xinshu(BL15),Pishu(BL20),Zusanli(ST36),Sanyinjiao(SP6),Shenmen(HT7),Taixi(KI3),Lingtai(GV10),Shendao(GV11),and Shenshu(BL23).The primary meridians selected were the bladder meridian of foot-taiyang and the pericardium meridian of hand-jueyin.Specific acupoint categories predominantly included back-shu points and five transport points.Association rule and cluster analyses identified core acupoint combinations centered on Xinshu,Neiguan,Pishu,and Zusanli.Conclusion The core acupoint combination for treating DCAN with acupuncture comprises Xinshu,Neiguan,Pishu,and Zusanli.
