摘要
Purpose To observe the clinical efficacy of extraordinary vessels needling in treating vascular dementia. Method 39 cases vascular dementia were treated by acupoints selected from the eight extraordinary meridians and the time needling techniques such as eight methods of spiritual turtle, in accordance with time period and pattern identifition. Results 2 cases were cured, 30 cases improved and 7 cases failed; the total effective rate was 82.1%. Conclusion Extraordinary vessels needling has positive effects in treating vascular dementia.
Purpose To observe the clinical efficacy of extraordinary vessels needling in treating vascular dementia.Method 39 cases vascular dementia were treated by acupoints selected from the eight extraordinary meridians and the time needling techniques such as eight methods of spiritual turtle, in accordance with time period and pattern identifition.Results 2 cases were cured, 30 cases improved and 7 cases failed; the total effective rate was 82.1%.Conclusion Extraordinary vessels needling has positive effects in treating vascular dementia.
Key Words Dementia, Vascular - Acupuncture Therapy - Chronotherapeutics - Eight extra-meridians
Foundation Item: Natural Science Fund of Guangdong Province (960548)
Author: YU Jin (1972-), female, lecture and attending physician
Translator: XIAO Yuan-chun
