ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2019
Acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu decoction in treatment of patients with ischemic stroke.
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- Retraction.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Article
- Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for acute cerebral infarction: a randomized clinical trial.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Understanding the mechanism of acupuncture in acute cerebral infraction through a proteomic analysis: protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Article
- A New Therapeutic Trend: Natural Medicine for Ameliorating Ischemic Stroke via PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Experimental Evidence of Buyang Huanwu Decoction and Related Modern Preparations (Naoxintong Capsule and Yangyin Tongnao Granule) in Treating Cerebral Ischemia: Intestinal Microorganisms and Transcriptomics in Rats.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
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- Efficacy of Restricting Dietary Protein Intake Combined with Buyang Huanwu Decoction in Treating Diabetic Nephropathy and Its Effect on Patients' Inflammatory Factor Levels.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
- Protective Effect of Buyang Huanwu Decoction on Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by Alleviating Autophagy in the Ischemic Penumbra.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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- Eight-Section Brocade Exercises Improve the Sleep Quality and Memory Consolidation and Cardiopulmonary Function of Older Adults With Atrial Fibrillation-Associated Stroke.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Article
- Clinical Effects of Acupuncture for Stroke Patients Recovery.Journal of healthcare engineeringArticle
- Simultaneous Determination of Six Components in Zhuqi Piantan Granules and the Protective Effect of Combined Electroacupuncture on Cerebral Injury in Rats With Ischemic Stroke.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
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- RetractedRetraction.2025
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was performed to investigate the effect of acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu decoction in patients with ischemic stroke.
methodsIn total, 115 patients with ischemic stroke were recruited and divided into 3 groups. The control group received normal treatment, the acupuncture group received additional acupuncture treatment, and the combined group received additional acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu decoction treatment. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Chinese Stroke Scale (CSS) were used to evaluate the stroke condition, and the Barthel index (BI) was used to measure life quality. Blood lipids and recurrence were also analyzed.
resultsThe CSS and NIHSS scores were significantly lower in the acupuncture group and combined group than in the control group; however, the BI score was significantly higher in the acupuncture group and combined group. Similarly, the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein were all significantly increased, while the level of high-density lipoprotein showed no significant difference in all groups. The recurrence rate was significantly lower in the combined group than in the other two groups.
conclusionAcupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu decoction could improve the clinical outcomes and reduce the recurrence rates in patients with ischemic stroke.
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