Abstract
These effects are related to the activation of central cholinergic system in hypothalamus and lower brain stem. These results can be a strong spot for clinical application of EA to treat low BP and shock.
Highlights
In many references acupuncture and electroacupuncture are used to treat pain and hypertension
In China, in some clinic doctors use acupuncture to treat hypotension or shock. 1973, Hunan Medical College Hospital reported that acupuncture can improve low blood pressure and shock treatment [1]
The results show that the NP induced low blood pressure and the endotoxin induced shock in rats could be helped by the EA or Deep Peroneal Nerve (DPN) stimulation [5]
Summary
In many references acupuncture and electroacupuncture are used to treat pain and hypertension. The current of EA to increase the effects of Blood Pressure (BP) in conscious dogs are lower than in the anesthetized dogs. When NP was injected into the conscious dogs to low BP, the cardiac output and renal blood flow are reduced considerably, but mesenteric and femoral blood flows changed only alittle. Naloxone (0.2mg/kg iv) was not able to block EA pressor effects, and morphine (0.1mg/kg iv) did not affect the NP infusion induced low blood pressure.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
