ArticleMalawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi2026
Influences of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy on neurological function, inflammatory factors and carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction.
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Background: To assess the influences of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy on neurological function, inflammatory factors along with carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients suffered from atherosclerotic cerebral infarction (CI). Methods: One hundred and thirty-four patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic CI in our hospital from January 2022 to December 2024 were selected and divided into a study group (n=67) and a control group (n=67). The control group accepted oral atorvastatin calcium tablets. The study group accepted oral atorvastatin calcium tablets plus Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy. Results: Compared with the control group, the study group had lower NIHSS and mRS scores after one month of therapy (P<0.01). The results also showed reduced levels of IL-6, TNF-α and CRP, lower S-100β and NSE levels, higher BI scores, and improved sleep quality as indicated by lower PSQI scores (all P<0.01; for example, the between-group differences at one month for NIHSS, IL-6, BI and PSQI were 2.69 points (95% CI: 2.03-3.34), 3.18 units (95% CI: 2.50-3.86), 10.75 points (95% CI: 8.29-13.21) and 2.14 points (95% CI: 1.89-2.39), respectively). Conclusion: Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture adjunctive to atorvastatin may improve vascular, neurological, inflammatory, and functional outcomes in atherosclerotic cerebral infarction, possibly via reductions in serum S-100β and NSE.
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