Effect of Electroacupuncture on Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Post-stroke Depression / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
;
(12): 192-195, 2015.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-473498
ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture on regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) in patients with post-stroke depression. Methods 21 patients with post-stroke depression were randomly divided into electroacupuncture group (n=11) and drug group (n=10). The electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture on double Hegu (LI4) and Taichong (LR3) once a day for 8 weeks, while the drug group took fluoxetine hydrochloride dispersible tablets 20 mg a day for 8 weeks. They were evaluated with Hamilton Self-rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) before, and 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after treatment respectively. The rCBF were measured with single positron emission computerized tomography (SPECT) before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results The score of HAMD de-creased more in the electroacupuncture group than in the drug group 2 weeks after treatment (P0.05). The rCBF was significantly greater in the electroacupuncture group than in the drug group. Conclusion That electroacupuncture is effective on post-stroke depression, which may be related with the increase of the rCBF levels.
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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
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2015
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