Assessing the Validity of a Novel Model of Vertebral Artery Type of Cervical Syndrome Induced by Injecting Sclerosing Agent Next to Transverse Process of Cervical Vertebra

The efficacy of injecting sclerosing agent next to transverse process of cervical vertebra to induce vertebral artery type of cervical syndrome(CSA)was observed.Twenty rabbits were randomly divided into two groups:the model group and the control group.The rabbits in the model group were injected with sclerosing agent next to transverse process of cervical vertebray,on the contrary,the rabbits in the control group were injected with nothing.Transcranial Doppler(TCD)was used to detect the average speed of blo...

Acupuncture-based treatments on cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type

Cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type is one of the chief patterns of cervical spondylosis.It is often described as neck pain accompanied with radiating pain and neurologic symptoms,such as sudden dizziness,blurred vision,tinnitus,nausea,vomiting,memory loss,and sudden fainting.The incidence of cervical spondylosis increases and patients with cervical spondylosis become progressively younger.Acupuncture in the cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type treatment has a local positive reaction“Liuhe point”,in order to dredge the local Qi and blood.More and more evidences into the effectiveness and safety of cervical spine acupuncture for cervical spondylosis,specific neck pain,cervical radiculopathy,etc.This article summarizes the recent literature on acupuncture and acupuncture combined with other therapies for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type treatment and provides a comprehensive review from the perspectives of acupuncture therapy,warm needle moxibustion therapy,electroacupuncture,and acupuncture combined with other therapies,in order to provide reference and reference for clinical treatment.

Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined with Massage on Cervical Spondylopathy of Vertebral Artery Type and Its Effect on Hemodynamics of Patients

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with massage on cervical spondylopathy of vertebral artery type and its effect on hemodynamics of patients.Methods:Sixty patients with vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis treated in our hospital from July 2017 to October 2019 were selected as the research subjects and randomly divided into 2 groups of 30 cases each.The control group was treated with acupuncture,and the observation group was treated with acupuncture combined with massage,and the clinical efficacy and hemodynamic index of the two groups were compared after 1 month of treatment[peak systolic blood velocity(PSV),pulsatile index(PI),time mean flow velocity(TMFV)].Results:There was no statistical difference in the PSV,PI,and TMFV between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After treatment,the observation group had a higher treatment efficacy than the control group with PSV and TMFV increasing and PI decreasing in both groups,and the change in the observation group was greater than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Acupuncture combined with massage on cervical spondylopathy of vertebral artery type can improve the clinical efficacy and improve the hemodynamic index of patients,which is worthy of clinical application.

MULTI-CENTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS OF COMBINED TREATMENT OF VERTEBRAL ARTERY TYPE CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE

Objective.To evaluate the clinical value of synthetical therapy of acupuncture and massage for treating vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis （VACS）. Methods： In the present study, triple-center, single-blind, randomized and control methods were adopted. Qualified subjects were randomly assigned to three groups： acupuncture-massage （acu-mas） group, acupuncture group, and massage group （60 subjects in each group）. Bilateral Fengchi （风池 GB 20）, Jiaji （夹脊 EX-B 2, C4-7） and Baihui （百会 GV 20） ware punctured in combination with massage at the neck-shoulder and back region. The treatment was conducted once daily, 14 times altogether. Results. After treatment, of the 60 cases in each of acu-mas, acupuncture and massage groups, 28, 11 and 13 were cured, 13, 20 and 17 markedly effective, 12, 14 and 16 effective, and 7, 15 and 14 ineffective, with the total effective rates being 88.3%, 75.0% and 76.7% respectively. The therapeutic effect of acu-mas group was significantly superior to that of simple acupuncture and massage groups （P〈 0.05）. The scores of clinical symptoms and signs in 3 groups all declined significantly after treatment （ P〈 0.01 ）, and the score of symptoms of acu-mas was markedly lower than those of acupuncture and massage groups （P〈 0.05）. No significant differences were found among 3 groups in the score of clinical signs and between acupuncture and massage groups in the score of clinical symptoms （P〉0.05）. The time for producing therapeutic effects in acu-mas group was significantly shorter than those of acupuncture and massage groups （P〈0.01, 0.05）, meanng a faster of aou-mas group in producing clinical effect. No adverse events ware found in all the 3 groups. Conclusion： Acupuncture and massage are effective and safe in the treatment of VACS, and the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage is superior to that of simple acupuncture and simple massage therapy.

TREATMENT OF VERTEBRAL－ARTERY TYPE CERVICAL SPONDYLOPATHY WITH NEEDLE－KNIFE THERAPY

In the present paper, 62 cases of vertebral artery type cervical spondylopathy were treated with needle knife therapy (acupotomy). After 2-6 sessions of treatment, 23 cases (37.1%) were cured, 19 (30.7%) showed marked improvement, 15 (24.2%) had some improvement and 5 (8.1%) failed in the treatment. The total effective rate was 91.9%. It indicates that acupotomy therapy is a highly effective remedy for treating vertebral artery type cervical spndylopathy.

Spontaneous Extracranial Vertebral Artery Dissociation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

We encountered a 36-year-old female who developed extracranial vertebral artery dissociation (EVAD), which is a rare condition in Japan. The disease developed with sudden severe right side neck pain and right upper arm pain. No abnormality was observed in the spinal canal, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, or nerve roots on MRI of the cervical spine, but dilation and double lumen were noted in the vertebral artery (VA) at the C4/5 level. The presence of aneurysm was confirmed by VA angiography, and EVAD was diagnosed. The symptoms were resolved by conservative treatment of pain, and the aneurysm shrank and disappeared with time on VA angiography. Even though neck and upper limb pain are the only clinical symptom and there is no brain dysfunction, such as disturbance of consciousness and vertigo, when symptoms develop acutely, this pathology should be included in differential diagnosis and orthopedists should carefully observe the vertebral artery, as well as the spinal canal, in evaluating cervical MRI.

Clinical Efficacy of Modified Erchen Decoction on Cervical Spondylotic Vertebral Arteriopathy with Stagnation and Blockade of Phlegm-dampness Syndrome and Effects on Cerebral Blood Flow Parameters

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of Modified Erchen Decoction on cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy with stagnation and blockade of phlegm-dampness syndrome and effects on cerebral blood flow parameters. METHODS: A total of 80 cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy(CSA) patients with stagnation and blockade of phlegmdampness syndrome admitted to our hospital from October 2016 to April 2017 were selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group, with 40 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with Modified Erchen Decoction and the control group was given conventional treatment with Western medicine. After 4 weeks of treatment, the main clinical symptoms and signs(vertigo, neck and shoulder pain, headache, psychological and social adjustment, daily life and work) and cerebral blood flow parameters [the peak values of intracranial vertebral-basal artery diastolic blood flow velocity(Vd) and systolic blood flow velocity(Vp)] were compared between the 2 groups. The total clinical effective rate and adverse reactions during treatment were also compared. RESULTS: After treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 90.0%, which was significantly higher than that of the control group(77.5%). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P < 0.05). After treatment, The scores of vertigo, neck and shoulder pain, headache, psychology and society adaptation, daily life and work were significantly increased(P < 0.05), and the above scores of the observation group were increased more obviously. The difference between the groups was statistically significant(P < 0.05). After treatment, the levels of Vd and Vp were significantly increased(P < 0.05), and the increase of the above indexes was more obvious in the observation group. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant(P < 0.05). There were no significant abnormalities in blood routine, urine routine, liver function and renal function. There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the 2 groups.(P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The treatment of vertebral artery type cervical spondylopathy with stagnation and blockade of phlegm-dampness syndrome by Modified Erchen Decoction can effectively relieve the main clinical symptoms and signs, improve cerebral blood flow parameters, and improve the peak values of vertebral-basal artery diastolic blood flow velocity(Vd) and systolic blood flow velocity(Vp), which is safe and effective, and helps to promote the recovery of cervical function.

OBSERVATION ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF ACPUNCTURE COMBINED WITH MASSAGE FOR CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS OF VERTEBRAL ARTERIAL TYPE BY USING TRANCRANIAL DOPPLYER ULTRASONOGRAPHY

To observe the effect of acupuncture combined with massage on blood flow velocity of the vertebro-basilar artery in cervical spondylosis of vertebral arterial type （CSVAT） patients. Methods： In the present study, methods of evidence-based medicine, triple-centers, single-blindness, randomization and control were used. A total of 100 cases of CSVAT patients were randomized into acupuncture plus massage （acu-massage） group （n = 38）, acupuncture group （n = 32） and massage group （n = 30）. Acupoints used were Fengchi （风池, GB 20）, cervical Jiaji （颈夹脊 EX-B 2）, Baihui （百会 GV 20）, and the methods of massage used were kneading-rolling, adhesion-separating and acupoint-digital pressing, topical digital pressing and rubbing, traction-extending and mild palm-rubbing. The treatment was conducted once daily, with 7 sessions being a therapeutic course and continuously for 2 courses. Changes of peak velocity （Vp）, end-diastolic velocity （Vd）, mean velocity （Vm） of blood flow of the vertebral artery （VA） and basilar artery （BA）, etc were detected before and after the treatment by using transcranial Doppler （TCD） ultrasonography. Resuits： After the treatment, the abnormally low Vp of both VA and BA in acu-massage, acupuncture and massage groups, Vm of VA in acu-massage and acupuncture groups, Vm of BA in acu-massage and massage groups, and Vd of VA and BA in the 3 groups all increased significantly in comparison with their own pretreatment（ P 〈 0.05, 0.01）, and the therapeutic effects of acu-massage group in the 3 indexes were significantly superior to those of acupuncture group and/or massage group （P 〈0.05, 0.01 ）. The abnormally increased Vp of VA in acu-massage and acupuncture groups, Vm of VA in the 3 groups, and Vd of VA in acu-massage and massage groups decreased obviously after the treatment in comparison with their own pretreatment （P 〈 0.05, 0.01）, and the therapeutic effects of acu-massage group were significantly superior to those of acupuncture and/or massage group in the 3 indexes of VA （P〈0.05, 0.01）. In addition, the abnormally increased Vp, Vm and Vd of BA in the 3 groups showed a similar tendency. No significant differences between acupuncture and massage groups in 3 indexes （ P 〉0.05）. Conclusion： The therapeutic effects of acupuncture plus massage is significantly superior to those of simple acupuncture and simple massage therapies in improving abnormal blood dynamics of vertebral and basilar arteries in CSVAT patients.

Cervical Spondylopathy Involving the Vertebral Arteries Treated by Body-Acupuncture Combined with Scalp-Acupuncture in 72 Cases

Among various types of cervical spondylopathy, the one involving the vertebral arteries is frequently encountered in the middle-aged and the old people. It is often accompanied with arteriosclerosis and high blood viscosity, and clinically it is difficult to be treated. From March 1996 to December 2000, the authors hadtreated 72 cases of cervical spondylopathy of this type and achieved satisfactory therapeutic effects shown by clinical symptoms and indicated by the trans-cranial Doppler ultrasonic examination (TCD). This is reported as follows. ……

THE CHANGE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ENDOTHELIN IN SERUM OF VERTEBRAL ARTERIAL INSUFFICIENCY TYPE ERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

we studied 30 vertebral arterial insufficiency type cervical spondylosis patients and 30sex and age matched healthy controls by detecting their serum endothelin (ET) levels with radioimmuuoassay (RIA).At the same time, we selected 20 severe patients for operation therapy,and compared their serum ET levels before and after operation.The results showed that 30 patients had higher ET levels [(119. 46±58.65)ng/L] than those of the controls [(38. 43±14.33)ng/L], and the 20 patients had higher ET levels before operation [(139. 34±52. 56)ng/L] than after operation [(50.84±21. 67)ng/L)].Both have statistical significance (P<0.001 ).Therefore, we think that serum ET is one or important humoral factors contributing to vertebral arterial insufficiency type cervical spondylosis.It may be useful in treating verteibral arterial insufficiency type cervical spondylosis with effective ET-antibody, inhibitor or ET converting enzyme and special ET receptor blocker.

颈部CDFI与TCCS联合应用诊断椎动脉狭窄的临床效果研究

目的分析颈部彩色多普勒血流显像(CDFI)与经颅彩色多普勒超声(TCCS)联合应用诊断椎动脉狭窄的临床效果。方法186例椎动脉狭窄患者,均接受颈部CDFI、TCCS检查,并在7 d内接受数字减影血管造影(DSA)检查。以DSA诊断结果为金标准,分析不同检查方法对椎动脉狭窄的诊断结果。结果CDFI检出椎动脉椎间段重度狭窄9例,DSA检出椎动脉椎间段重度狭窄9例,CDFI检测椎动脉椎间段重度狭窄的符合率为100.00%(9/9)。CDFI检出椎动脉开口位置重度狭窄153例,DSA检出椎动脉开口位置重度狭窄152例,CDFI检测椎动脉开口位置重度狭窄的符合率为99.35%(152/153)。TCCS检出椎动脉颅内段狭窄24例,DSA检出椎动脉颅内段狭窄25例,TCCS检测椎动脉颅内段狭窄符合率为96.00%(24/25)。以DSA诊断结果为金标准,TCCS联合CDFI诊断椎动脉狭窄的符合率为99.46%(185/186)。结论CDFI与TCCS联合应用诊断椎动脉狭窄能取得满意效果,该法有着较高的诊断符合率,其可被视为筛查病理性椎动脉狭窄的有效方式,值得进一步在临床内推广和应用。

Efficacy observation on cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type treated with warm needling and rehabilitation physiotherapy therapy

Objective To compare the differences in the efficacy on cervical spondylosis of the vertebral artery type （CSA） treated with the warm needling therapy combined with the rehabilitation physiotherapy, the simple warm needling therapy and the simple rehabilitation physiotherapy separately and observe the impacts of them on the vertebral basilar artery （VBA） in hemodynamics. Methods Ninety cases of CSA patients were randomized divided into an acupuncture plus rehabilitation group, a warm needling group and a rehabilitation group, 30 cases in each. In the acupuncture ＋ rehabilitation group, the warm needling therapy was used at Jiájǐ （夹脊 EX-B 2） from C3 to C7 in combination with the rehabilitation physiotherapy such as traction and magnetic therapy. In the warm needling group, the simple warm needling therapy was applied. In the rehabilitation group, the simple rehabilitation physiotherapy was adopted. The VBA hemodynamic parameters, Vp, Vd, Vm and PI values were detected under the transcranial Doppler and taken as the indexes for the efficacy assessment of the groups. The efficacy of each group was assessed in association with the clinical curative rate. Results After treatment, the VBA hemodynamic parameters, Vp, Vd, Vm and PI values were all remarkably improved as compared with those before treatment in the three groups （P〈0.01, P〈0.05）. The improvement of the indexes in the acupuncture plus rehabilitation group were more significant as compared with either of the other two groups （all P〈0.01）. The clinical curative rate was 70.0% （21/30） in the acupuncture plus rehabilitation group, which was superior to 53.3% （16/30） in the warm needling group and 53.3% （16/30） in the rehabilitation group （all P〈0.01）. Conclusion The warm needling in combination with the rehabilitation physiotherapy significantly improves in VBA hemodynamic parameters for CSA and its clinical efficacy is superior to either the simple warm needling or the rehabilitation physiotherapy. Hence, this combined therapy was highly deserved to be promoted in clinical practice.

Clinical effects of innovative tuina manipulations on treating cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type and changes in cerebral blood flow

OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical effect,treatment times,and rheoencephalogram changes in vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis patients treated with innovative Tuina manipulations.METHODS:One hundred and twenty six cervical spondylosis patients(vertebral artery type) were randomly divided into test and control groups.Patients in the test group were treated with innovative Tuina manipulations,while those in the control group were treated with the routine Tuina manipulations according to the textbook of Chinese Massage for Acupuncture and Moxibustion majors.The clinical effects,treatment times,clinical symptoms,and cerebral blood flow were measured.RESULTS:The response to the treatment was 100% in the test group and 88.71% in the control group.Patients in the test group required(7 ± 4) treatments before recovery,while those in the control group required(15 ± 7) treatments before recovery(P<0.05).The clinical symptoms exhibited greater improvement in the test group compared to the control group(P<0.05).There were no differences in cerebral blood flow between the two groups.CONCLUSION:Both innovative Tuina manipulations and routine Tuina manipulations produced satisfactory therapeutic results in vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis patients.However,the innovative manipulation was more effective in improving the functional symptoms,although there were no changes in the cerebral blood flow.

Operative treatment for cervical fracture and dislocation with blunt unilateral vertebral artery injury

Objective： To investigate risks and clinical effects of operative treatment for cervical vertebral fracture and dislocation associated with unilateral vertebral artery injury. Methods： This group consisted of 76 cases of closed cervical spine trauma combined with unilateral vertebral artery injury （23 cases of bilateral facet dislocation, 28 unilateral facet dislocation and 25 fracture）. All patients underwent prospective examination of cervical spine MRI and vertebral artery two-dimensional time-of-flight （2D TOF） magnetic resonance angiography （MRA）, and anterior cervical decompression. The healthy vertebral artery paths were evaluated before the surgery, and were protected during the surgery according to the anatomical signs. Results： There were no acute or chronic clinical dam- age symptoms in 76 cases after surgery. No neural damage symptoms were observed in patients with normal neural functions. The neural functions of incomplete paralyzed patients were improved in different grades. Conclusions： Reliable anterior operation can produce good results for cervical fracture and dislocation with unilateral vertebral artery injury. Detecting the course of uninjured vertebral artery before operation and locating the anatomical site during operation are effective to avoid damaging vertebral artery of uninjured side.

The filiform fire needling therapy for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type:120 cases report

Objective To verify the clinical efficacy of the filiform-fire needling therapy on cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type（CSA）.Methods One hundred and twenty cases of CSA were treated with the filiform-fire needling therapy.The acupoints were Bǎihuì（百会 GV 20）,Fēngchí（风池 GB 20）,Nǎohù（脑户 GV 17）,Jìngbǎiláo（颈百劳 EX-HN 15）,etc.The needles were inserted rapidly and retained for 20 min.The treatment was given once a day.7 treatments made 1 session.The efficacy was assessed after 1 session of treatment.Results Eighty-eight cases were effective markedly,accounting for 73.3%.Twenty-seven cases were effective,accounting for 22.4%.Five cases were failed,accounting for 4.2%.The total effective rate was 95.8%.Conclusion The filiform-fire needling therapy achieves the significant efficacy on CSA.

基于“筋骨平衡”理论针刺推拿疗法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病的临床观察

目的浅析椎动脉型颈椎病(cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy,CSA)患者实施基于“筋骨平衡”理论针刺推拿疗法对其中医症状积分、颈性眩晕症状与功能评估量表(cervical vertigo symptom and function assessment scale,ESCV)评分、颈椎曲度及脑血流参数的影响。方法选择该院2019年12月—2021年12月就诊的CSA患者86例实施研究,随机数字表法分作观察组与对照组,各43例;其中对照组脱落2例,剔除1例,共完成40例;观察组脱落1例,剔除1例,共完成41例;对照组予以常规牵引疗法,观察组予以基于“筋骨平衡”理论针刺推拿疗法;比较两组治疗前与治疗后中医症状积分、ESCV评分、颈椎曲度及脑血流参数的变化,并对比两组疗效。结果治疗后,观察组中医症状积分皆显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,观察组ESCV评分和颈椎曲度皆明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,观察组椎底动脉及左、右椎动脉的Vs与Vd水平均显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组总有效率显著高于对照组[95.12%(39/41)vs 80.00%(32/40),P<0.05]。结论基于“筋骨平衡”理论针刺推拿疗法对CSA患者疗效显著,有效改善中医症状积分、ESCV评分以及颈椎曲度,增强脑血流参数。

通窍活血汤加减联合甘露醇治疗椎动脉型颈椎病的临床疗效观察

目的探讨通窍活血汤加减联合甘露醇治疗椎动脉型颈椎病的临床疗效。方法50例椎动脉型颈椎病患者,选择随机数字表法分成对照组及观察组,各25例。对照组接受甘露醇注射液联合氟桂利嗪胶囊治疗,观察组在对照组基础上加用通窍活血汤加减治疗。比较两组治疗效果、治疗前后症状和体征积分与椎动脉血流指标[左侧椎动脉平均血流速(LVA-Vm)、右侧椎动脉平均血流速(RVA-Vm)、左侧椎动脉血流阻力指数(LVA-RI)、右侧椎动脉血流阻力指数(RVA-RI)]水平,安全性。结果观察组治疗总有效率96.00%高于对照组的76.00%(P<0.05)。两组治疗后症状和体征积分均高于同组治疗前,且观察组治疗后症状和体征积分(21.06±2.12)分高于对照组的(13.47±1.95)分(P<0.05)。两组治疗后LVA-Vm、RVA-Vm水平均高于同组治疗前,LVA-RI、RVA-RI水平均低于同组治疗前,且观察组治疗后LVA-Vm(31.20±3.32)cm/s、RVA-Vm(32.06±2.97)cm/s均高于对照组的(27.65±2.87)、(28.11±2.44)cm/s,LVA-RI(0.54±0.06)、RVA-RI(0.46±0.10)均低于对照组的(0.62±0.07)、(0.64±0.09)(P<0.05)。两组治疗期间均未出现三大常规异常或肝肾功能异常情况,也无其他不良反应,安全性良好。结论通窍活血汤加减联合甘露醇治疗椎动脉型颈椎病疗效显著,能够有效改善患者的椎动脉血流状况,且安全性良好。

舒血宁注射液联合塞来昔布对椎动脉型颈椎病患者血流动力学及血清ET-1、NO水平的影响

目的观察舒血宁注射液联合塞来昔布治疗椎动脉型颈椎病(CSA)的临床效果,探究其对血流动力学、血管内皮功能的影响。方法选取2019年6月至2022年6月河南科技大学第一附属医院收治的90例CSA患者为研究对象,其中45例接受塞来昔布治疗(设为对照组),45例接受舒血宁注射液联合塞来昔布治疗(设为研究组)。两组治疗10~12 d后对比治疗效果、不良反应。比较两组治疗前后颈椎活动度(ROM)、颈性眩晕症状与功能评估(ESCV)、颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)、血流动力学[椎动脉-基底动脉平均血流速度(TMFV)、收缩期峰值血流速度(PSV)、血管搏动指数(PI)、阻力指数(RI)]、血管内皮功能[内皮素-1(ET-1)、一氧化氮(NO)、血栓素A2(TXA2)]。结果与对照组比较,研究组总有效率升高(P<0.05);与对照组比较,研究组治疗后ROM、NDI评分降低,ESCV评分升高(P<0.05);与对照组比较,研究组治疗后TMFV、PSV升高,PI、RI降低(P<0.05);与对照组比较,研究组治疗后血清ET-1、TXA2水平降低,NO水平升高(P<0.05);两组均未出现严重不良反应。结论舒血宁注射液联合塞来昔布治疗CSA的效果确切且安全可靠,可改善颈椎活动度、颈椎功能、血流动力学,促进血管内皮功能恢复。

腹部摩法结合颈椎旋转定位扳法治疗痰湿阻络型椎动脉型颈椎病患者的疗效观察

目的探讨腹部摩法结合颈椎旋转定位扳法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病痰湿阻络证的效果。方法选取2022年1月—2022年12月期间黑龙江中医药大学附属第二医院收治的90例椎动脉型痰湿阻络证患者,采用随机数字表法分为腹摩组、扳法组、联合组,每组各30例。3组患者均给予西药与常规推拿治疗,在此基础上,腹摩组施以腹部摩法,扳法组施以颈椎旋转定位扳法,联合组给予腹部摩法+颈椎旋转定位扳法,3组患者均治疗2周。观察比较3组患者临床疗效、安全性以及治疗前后中医证候积分、眩晕症状评分(Evaluation scale for cervical vertigo,ESCV评分)、颈椎功能评分[颈椎功能障碍指数(Neck disability index,NDI)及日本骨科协会(Japanese orthopaedic association scores,JOA)]、椎-基底动脉血流动力学[平均血流速度(Velocitymean,Vm)、收缩期峰值血流速度(Velocity systolic,Vs)、舒张期末血流速度(Vend of diastolic velocity,Vd)、阻力指数(Resistance index,RI)、搏动指数(Pulsation index,PI)值]。结果治疗后联合组临床总有效率96.67%(29/30)高于腹摩组70.00%(21/30)与扳法组80.00%(24/30),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后3组患者中医证候积分均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且联合组中医证候积分明显低于腹摩组与扳法组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后3组患者ESCV评分均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且联合组ESCV评分明显低于腹摩组与扳法组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后3组患者NDI评分较治疗前降低,JOA评分较治疗前升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且联合组NDI评分明显低于腹摩组与扳法组,JOA评分明显高于腹摩组与扳法组(P<0.05)。治疗后3组患者椎-基底动脉Vm、Vs、Vd参数均较治疗前升高,RI、PI参数均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且联合组Vm、Vs、Vd参数明显高于腹摩组与扳法组,RI、PI参数明显低于腹摩组与扳法组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗期间,3组患者安全性分级与不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论腹部摩法结合颈椎旋转定位扳法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病痰湿阻络证安全、有效,有利于改善颈椎功能,调节椎-基底动脉血流动力学,进而缓解眩晕症状。

天麻素对颈性高血压病模型兔椎动脉血流速度、血清去甲肾上腺素、血管紧张素Ⅱ和醛固酮含量的影响

目的观察天麻素对颈性高血压病模型兔椎动脉内径(vertebral arterial diameter,VD)、舒张末期最大血流速度(maximum end diastolic velocity,EDV)及血清中去甲肾上腺素(norepinephrine,NE)、血管紧张素Ⅱ(angiotensin,AngⅡ)和醛固酮(aldosterone,ALD)含量变化,探讨天麻素的可能作用机制。方法建立颈性高血压病家兔模型,将造模成功的12只实验兔按随机数字表法分为模型组(6只)和天麻素组(6只)。模型组耳缘静脉注射0.9%氯化钠溶液2 mL/(kg·d),天麻素组耳缘静脉注射含有50 mg/mL天麻素的等量0.9%氯化钠溶液,与6只正常对照组比较。观察并记录各组实验兔治疗前后椎动脉VD和EDV值,并运用酶联免疫吸附试验技术测定实验兔血清中NE、AngⅡ和ALD水平。结果与该组治疗前比较,模型组和天麻素组实验兔治疗后椎动脉内径、EDV值差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);与正常对照组比较,模型组和天麻素组实验兔治疗后椎动脉内径、EDV值差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与正常对照组比较,模型组NE水平(32.34±12.49)ng/mg,高于正常对照组(19.29±4.48)ng/mg(P<0.05),天麻素组与正常对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。模型组和天麻素组AngⅡ值与正常对照组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);模型组ALD值(160.07±38.14)pg/mg,高于正常对照组(103.33±29.83)pg/mg(P<0.01),而天麻素组ALD值与正常对照组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论天麻素对颈性高血压病具有良好的改善作用,其机制可能与改善代谢、抑制交感神经兴奋及抑制醛固酮的表达有关。