Neuromodulating Influence of Two Electroacupuncture Treatments on Heart Rate Variability, Stress, and Vagal Activity

Armstrong, Kelly; Gokal, R.; Todorsky, William

doi:10.1089/acm.2019.0267

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“…The intervention methods mainly involved electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture ( 27 , 61 – 63 ), and research objects included women with primary dysmenorrhea ( 64 , 65 ), people at high risk of stroke ( 66 ), hypertension patients ( 27 ), and atrial fibrillation patients ( 67 ). Related mechanisms include increased basal aortic sympathetic nerve activity (CSNA), vagus nerve activity, parasympathetic vagal tone and reduced sympathetic stress ( 27 , 62 ). Negative results that did not support the effect of acupuncture on HRV still existed ( 68 , 69 ), and thus, clinical evidence and mechanistic studies with higher quality are expected in the future.…”

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“…The ANS network is an important part of the cardiovascular nerve regulation system, and the heart is doubly innervated by the sympathetic and vagus nerves ( 73 ). Current studies have preliminarily confirmed the relationship between acupuncture treatment and RVLM and ANS ( 27 , 43 – 45 , 59 , 60 , 62 ), but the specific reflex pathways, central neurotransmitters, or biomarkers need to be further explored with brain localization technology, functional imaging technology, and neuroimaging technology.…”

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“…HRV is a reflection of ANS function and is considered a breakthrough to study the physiological effects of acupuncture (59,60). The intervention methods mainly involved electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture (27,(61)(62)(63), and research objects included women with primary dysmenorrhea (64,65), people at high risk of stroke (66), hypertension patients (27), and atrial fibrillation patients (67). Related mechanisms include increased basal aortic sympathetic nerve activity (CSNA), vagus nerve activity, parasympathetic vagal tone and reduced sympathetic stress (27,62).…”

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The application of acupuncture in cardiopathy: A bibliometric analysis based on Web of Science across ten recent years

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BackgroundWith high morbidity and mortality, cardiopathy is a major component of cardiovascular disease, causing a huge burden of disease to public health worldwide. In recent years, research on acupuncture treatment of cardiopathies has been increasing. However, no bibliometric analysis has been conducted to systematically describe the research progress and hotspots in this field. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the relevant literature to explore the current status and future development of acupuncture for cardiopathies.MethodsThe Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection Database was searched for literature related to acupuncture therapies for cardiopathies from 2011 to 2021. Using CiteSpace 5.8 R3, cooperation network diagrams of authors, institutions, countries and journals, keyword co-occurrences, and clustering were performed and analyzed.ResultsA total of 321 studies were included. Overall, the number of annual publications increased yearly. These publications came from 31 countries or regions, of which China and the United States made the greatest contributions. In total, 333 authors from 258 institutions participated in this field, and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Professor Fanrong Liang were the most published institution and author, respectively. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine published the largest number of articles, and CIRCULATION was the most commonly cited journal. Based on co-occurrences and cluster analysis of 257 keywords, three research frontiers and hotspots were identified: acupuncture for blood pressure regulation, acupuncture for coronary heart disease, and acupuncture for regulation of heart rate. In these three research frontiers, the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) and autonomic nervous system (ANS) are the most popular mechanisms.ConclusionA stable development trend has formed in this field. Further research should focus on the role of acupuncture therapies in the treatment of hypertension or hypertensive heart disease, coronary heart disease, and arrhythmia based on the mechanisms related to the RVLM and ANS.

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“…The positive results in this study could have major implications for patients who have C-section scars and are suffering from chronic post-surgical pain syndromes. Furthermore, we have recently shown that MPS therapy has a beneficial impact on neuromodulation such that there is a positive Influence on Heart Rate Variability, Stress and Vagal Activity [155]. Heart rate variability (HRV), stress and parasympathetic recovery are closely related to health, longevity and vitality in humans.…”

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C-sections impact on maternal and fetal health. Positive outcomes with Micro Point Stimulation of C-section scars

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Fashong³

2020

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This review clearly demonstrates the dramatic impact of a C-section on the morbidity for both mother (pyhsical and emotional) and child (especially related to adverse microbiom development in the growing infant). In addition millions of women who suffer symptoms both locally around the surgical site and more importantly distant effects related to sympathetic up-regulation, mainly through fascial/ fibrotic nerve stimulation. Our experience of the application of Micro Point Stimulation Scar Release therapy to C- section scars resulted in markedly improved pain in these patients who had long-standing symptoms The preliminary but impressive ultrasound findings showing the dramatic reduction in the fibrous/fascial mass after just one session of Micro Point Stimulation Scar therapy of 35 secs adds credence to the efficacy of this procedure in relieving pain symptoms from a simple inexpensive method of treatment. Micro Point Stimulation scar release therapy impacts on distant locations of pain; this challenges the traditionally held concepts of diseases and its pathophysiology. Abdominal and C-section scars may now be viewed as significant systemic contributors to pain and dysfunction throughout the entire body. The overuse of C-sections cannot be justified and it is imperative that the entire practice be reviewed to stem the rising use of this procedure. Where ever possible a delivery should happen in home friendly environment, which is conducive to good health for mother and child.

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“…Reviews of the literature have proposed that acupuncture reduces central sensitization or hyper-reactivity, through mechanisms such as segmental inhibition and the release of endogenous opioids ( Lai et al, 2019 ; Seo et al, 2020 ). Research points to the involvement of a variety of endogenous ligands as biochemical mediators in the acupuncture response to not only opioids (e.g., β-endorphin), but neurotransmitters (e.g., GABA, glutamate), neuropeptides (e.g., oxytocin) and neurotrophins (e.g., nerve growth factor) ( Armstrong et al, 2020 ; Li et al, 2013 ), suggesting acupuncture may cause the release of biochemical mediators that work directly on the nervous system. In addition, local effects of acupuncture include reduction in levels of inflammatory mediators such as substance P ( Lai et al, 2019 ).…”

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A randomised, pragmatic clinical trial of ACUpuncture plus standard care versus standard care alone FOr Chemotherapy Induced peripheral Neuropathy (ACUFOCIN)

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Neuromodulating Influence of Two Electroacupuncture Treatments on Heart Rate Variability, Stress, and Vagal Activity

Cited by 12 publications

References 101 publications

The application of acupuncture in cardiopathy: A bibliometric analysis based on Web of Science across ten recent years

The application of acupuncture in cardiopathy: A bibliometric analysis based on Web of Science across ten recent years

C-sections impact on maternal and fetal health. Positive outcomes with Micro Point Stimulation of C-section scars

A randomised, pragmatic clinical trial of ACUpuncture plus standard care versus standard care alone FOr Chemotherapy Induced peripheral Neuropathy (ACUFOCIN)

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