Effect of Fastigial Nucleus Stimulation on Serum Inflammatory Factors in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

Abstract

Objective: To observe the effect of Fastigial Nucleus Stimulation (FNS) on serum inflammatory factors in patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: 144 patients with coronary heart disease were randomly divided into the experimental group (n = 72) and the control group (n = 72). The control group received conventional medication for coronary heart disease. The experimental group was given the cerebellar nucleus electrical stimulation on the basis of routine medication. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Tumor Necrosis Factor α (TNF-α), Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) were measured before and after treatment in both groups. Results: There were no significant differences in serum hs-CRP, TNF-α, IL-6 and Lp-PLA2 between the two groups before treatment (p > 0.05). After treatment, serum hs-CRP, TNF-α, IL-6 and Lp-PLA2 were significantly lower in the two groups than before treatment (p < 0.01). The levels of serum hs-CRP, TNF- α , IL-6 and Lp-PLA2 in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: FNS can effectively reduce the level of serum inflammatory factors in patients with coronary heart disease. (Clinical Trial Registration: URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT04121715).