A successful case of decreasing the frequency of premature ventricular contraction only by acupuncture

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  • WAKI Hideaki
    Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Faculty of Health Care, Teikyo Heisei University Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinic, Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinical center, Teikyo Heisei University
  • MINAKAWA Yoichi
    Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Faculty of Health Care, Teikyo Heisei University Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinic, Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinical center, Teikyo Heisei University
  • MIYAZAKI Shogo
    Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Faculty of Health Care, Teikyo Heisei University Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinic, Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinical center, Teikyo Heisei University
  • HISAJIMA Tatsuya
    Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Faculty of Health Care, Teikyo Heisei University Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinic, Teikyo Ikebukuro acupuncture and moxibustion clinical center, Teikyo Heisei University

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  • 鍼治療単独により心室性期外収縮頻度の減少が得られた一症例
  • 臨床体験レポート 鍼治療単独により心室性期外収縮頻度の減少が得られた一症例
  • リンショウ タイケン レポート シンチリョウ タンドク ニ ヨリ シンシツセイキ ガイ シュウシュク ヒンド ノ ゲンショウ ガ エラレタ イチ ショウレイ

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[Objective] Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) causes arrhythmia, and it most frequently occurs in healthy individuals. It has been recently reported that a combination of medical therapy and acupuncture has an effect on arrhythmia. Herein, we report on the use of acupuncture in a patient with PVC. [Case] A 41-year-old male complained of arrhythmia and stiff shoulders. According to the Lown grading system, he was diagnosed with a grade 1 condition using Holter monitor in a hospital for internal diseases. Acupuncture was applied for decreasing the PVC count and discomfort in the chest region. [Methods] Acupuncture was applied at points PC6, BL15, HT7, ST36, GV20, CV17, and KI3. Manipulation involved twirling the stemless needle (30 mm in length, 0.20 mm in diameter) at a low amplitude and high frequency, and the needle was then retained for 10 min. The treatment was applied twice a day for four weeks. Measurements were obtained using a visual analog scale, SF-36v2, and Holter monitor. [Results] After four weeks of treatment, discomfort in the chest region decreased and quality of life improved. Additionally, the PVC count decreased after two weeks of treatment. [Conclusion] Our findings suggest that acupuncture is effective for treatment of PVC.

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