Neuroprotective effect of electroacupuncture and upregulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 α during acute ischaemic stroke in rats.

CONCLUSIONS: EA enhanced recovery of neurological function, decreased cerebral IV and increased HIF-1α expression in ischaemic rats. Further research is needed to determine whether EA is effective for stroke treatment through the stimulation of muscle contraction. PMID: 28536255 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Acupunct Med Source Type: research