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101 Xie, Z.; Cui, F.; Zou, Y.; Bai, L.
Acupuncture enhances effective connectivity between Cerebellum and primary sensorimotor cortex in patients with stable recovery stroke
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 603909, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
102 Liu, Y.; Liu, P.; Hou, L.; Li, L.; Zhang, Y.; Wu, J.; Xie, J.; Jin, G.; Yang, X.
Analysis of the effects of electroacupuncture at the pericardium 6 acupoint on heart function in patients with angina using equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography quantity analysis technique
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(6), 466-471
Acupuncture, Angina pectoris, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
103 Au-Yeung, S.S.Y.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.
Electrical acupoint stimulation of the affected arm in acute stroke
A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial
Clin Rehabil, 2014, 28(2), 149-158
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Huang, S.W.; Wang, W.T.; Yang, T.H.; Liou, T.H.; Chen, G.Y.; Lin, L.F.
The balance effect of acupuncture therapy among stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(8), 618-622
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
105 Qi, J.; Chen, J.; Huang, Y.; Lai, X.; Tang, C.; Yang, J.; Chen, H.; Qu, S.
Acupuncture at Waiguan (SJ5) and sham points influences activation of functional brain areas of ischemic stroke patients
A functional magnetic resonance imaging study
Neural Regen Res, 2014, 9(3), 293-300
Acupuncture, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
106 Wang, B.-H.; Lin, C.-L.; Li, T.-M.; Lin, S.-D.; Lin, J.-G.; Chou, L.-W.
Selection of acupoints for managing upper-extremity spasticity in chronic stroke patients
Clin Interv Aging, 2014, 9, 147-156
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
107 Shih, C.-C.; Hsu, Y.-T.; Wang, H.-H.; Chen, T.-L.; Tsai, C.-C.; Lane, H.-L.; Yeh, C.-C.; Sung, F.-C.; Chiu, W.-T.; Cherng, Y.-G.; Liao, C.-C.
Decreased risk of stroke in patients with traumatic brain injury receiving acupuncture treatment
A population-based retrospective cohort study
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(2), e89208; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
108 Man, S.-C.; Hung, B.H.B.; Ng, R.M.K.; Yu, X.-C.; Cheung, H.; Fung, M.P.M.; Li, L.S.W.; Leung, K.-P.; Leung, K.-P.; Leung, K.-P.; Tsang, K.W.Y.; Ziea, E.; Wong, V.T.; Zhang, Z.-J.
A pilot controlled trial of a combination of dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation and body acupuncture for post-stroke depression
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 255; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
109 Sparrow, K.; Golianu, B.
Does acupuncture reduce stress over time?
A clinical heart rate variability study in hypertensive patients
Med Acupunct, 2014, 26(5), 286-294
Acupuncture, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Bernardini, S.; Cracolici, F.; Pulcri, R.; Ferreri, R.; Lucenti, C.; Rinaldi, M.
The Integrated Medicine improves rehab performances after stroke, cerebral hemorrhage and neurological disease
Results of a comparative study at Centre of Integrated Medicine of Pitigliano Hospital
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 40 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Brain, Haemorrhage, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
111 Kikuchi, A.; Seki, T.; Takayama, S.; Iwasaki, K.; Ishizuka, S.; Yaegashi, N.
Effect of press needles on swallowing reflex in older adults with cerebrovascular disesase
A randomized double-blind controlled trial
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2014, 62(12), 2438-2440
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Throat, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Yeh, M.L.; Chang, Y.C.; Huang, Y.Y.; Lee, T.Y.
A randomized controlled trial of auricular acupressure in heart rate variability and quality of life for hypertension
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(2), 200-209
Acupressure, Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
113 Deng, S.Z.; Zhao, X.F.; Huang, L.H.; He, S.; Wen, Y.; Zhang, C.; Tain, G.; Wang, T.; Wu, F.F.; Meng, Z.H.; Shi, X.M.
Tha quantity-effect relationship and physiological mechanisms of different acupuncture manipulations on posterior circulation ischemia with vertigo
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16(1), 152; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vertigo, Traditional Chinese medicine
114 Salom-Moreno, J.; Sánchez-Mila, Z.; Ortega-Santiago, R.; Palacios-Cena, M.; Truyol-Domínguez, S.; Fernández-de-las-Penas, C.
Changes in spasticity, widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and baropodometry after the application of dry needling in patients who have had a stroke
A randomized controlled trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2014, 37(8), 569-579
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Pain, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
115 Zhang, S.; Wu, B.; Liu, M.; Li, N.; Zeng, X.; Liu, H.; Yang, Q.; Han, Z.; Rao, P.; Wang, D.
Acupuncture efficacy on ischemic stroke recovery
Multicenter randomized controlled trial in China
Stroke, 2015, 46(5), 1301-1306
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
116 Huang, H.; Zhong, Z.; Chen, J.; Huang, Y.; Luo, J.; Wu, J.; Liao, H.; Zhen, E.; Lin, R.; Fasmer, O.B.; Wik, G.
Effect of acupuncture at HT7 on heart rate variability
An exploratroy study
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(1), 30-35
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
117 Fang, J.; Chen, L.; Chen, L.; Wang, C.; Keeler, C.L.; Ma, R.; Xu, S.; Shen, L.; Bao, Y.; Ji, C.
Integrative medicine for subacute stroke rehabilitation
A study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2014, 4, e007080; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
118 Nery, R.M.; Zanini, M.; Lima, J.B. de; Bühler, K.P.; Silveira, A.D. da; Stein, R.
Tai Chi Chuan improves functional capacity after myocardial infarction
A randomized clinical trial
Am Heart J, 2015, 169(6), 854-860
Acupuncture, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
119 Li, P.; Tjen-A-Looi, S.C.; Cheng, L.; Liu, D.; Painovich, J.; Vinjamury, S.; Longhurst, J.C.
Long-lasting reduction of blood pressure by electroacupuncture in patients with hypertension
Randomized controlled trial
Med Acupunct, 2015, 27(4), 253-265
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Mehta, P.K.; Polk, D.M.; Zhang, X.; Li, N.; Painovich, J.; Kothawade, K.; Kirschner, J.; Qiao, Y.; Ma, X.; Chen, Y.D.; Brandman, A.; Shufelt, C.; Minissian, M.; Bairey Merz, C.N.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture in stable ischemic heart disease patients
Int J Cardiol, 2014, 176(2), 367-374
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Chuang, S.-F.; Shih, C.-C.; Yeh, C.-C.; Lane, H.-L.; Tsai, C.-C.; Chen, T.-L.; Lin, J.-G.; Chen, T.; Liao, C.-C.
Decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment
A nationwide matched retrospective cohort study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 318; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
122 Liu, Y.; Park, J.E.; Shin, K.M.; Lee, M.; Jung, H.J.; Kim, A.R.; Jung, S.Y.; Yoo, H.R.; Sang, K.O.; Choi, S.M.
Acupuncture lowers blood pressure in mild hypertension patients
A randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 658-665
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
123 Li, Y.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, H.; Wu, P.; Huang, W.
The effect of acupuncture on the motor function and white matter microstructure in ischemic stroke patients
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 164792, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
124 Ju, L.; Wen, Y.; Yin, J.; Deng, S.; Zheng, J.; Wang, L.; Deng, H.; Hou, Z.; Zhao, X.; He, S.; Huang, L.; Zhang, C.; Tian, G.; Meng, Z.; Li, Y.
Metabonomic study of the effects of different acupuncture directions on therapeutic efficacy
J Chromatogr, 2016, 1009-1010, 87-95
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
125 Shih, C.-C.; Liao, C.-C.; Sun, M.-F.; Su, Y.-C.; Wen, C.-P.; Morisky, D.E.; Sung, F.-C.; Hsu, C.Y.; Lin, J.-G.
A retrospective cohort study comparing stroke recurrence rate in ischemic stroke patients with and without acupuncture treatment
Medicine, 2015, 94(39), e1572; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
126 Díaz-Toral, L.G.; Banderas-Dorantes, T.R.; Rivas-Vilchis, J.F.
Impact of electroacupuncture treatment on quality of life and heart rate variability in fibromyalgia patients
J Evid Based Compl Altern Med, 2017, 22(2), 216-222
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
127 Qian, X.; Zhou, X.; You, Y.; Shu, S.; Fang, F.; Huang, S.; Zhou, S.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture for poststroke depression
A single-blind double-simulated randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 748-753
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
128 Wang, Q.; Liang, D.; Wang, F.; Li, W.; Han, Y.; Zhang, W.; Xie, Y.; Xin, W., Zhou, B.; Sun, D.; Cao, F.; Xiong, L.
Efficacy of electroacupuncture pretreatment for myocardial injury in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
A randomized clinical trial with a 2-year follow-up
Int J Cardiol, 2015, 194, 28-35
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
129 Liu, C.-H.; Hsieh, Y.-T.; Tseng, H.-P.; Lin, H.-C.; Lin, C.-L.; Wu, T.-Y.; Lin, S.-H.; Tsao, S.-H.; Zhang, H.
Acupuncture for a first episode of acute ischaemic stroke
An observer-blinded randomised controlled pilot study
Acupunct Med, 2016, 34(5), 349-355
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
130 Mendigutia-Gómez, A.; Martín-Hernández, C.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Fernándz-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effect of dry needling on spasticity, shoulder range of motion, and pressure pain sensitivity in partients with stroke
A crossover study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2016, 39(5), 348-358
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
131 Fang, J.; Chen, L.; Ma, R.; Keeler, C.L.; Shen, L.; Bao, Y.; Xu, S.
Comprehensive rehabilitation with integrative medicine for subacute stroke
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Sci Rep, 2016, 6, 25850; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
132 Lee, S.; Kim, W.; Park, J.; Jang, H.H.; Lee, S.M.; Woo, J.S.; Kim, H.S.; Lee, K.H.; Kwon, Y.J.; Lee, U.; Kim, J.B.; Kim, W.S.; Kim, K.S.
Effects of electroacupuncture on endothelial function and circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with cerebral infarction
Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol, 2015, 42(8), 822-827
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
133 Wei, Y.X.; Zhao, X.; Zhang, B.C.
Synergistic effect of moxibustion and rehabilitation training in functional recovery of post-stroke spastic hemiplegia
Complement Ther Med, 2016, 26, 55-60
Acupuncture, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
134 Mao, L.-y.; Li, L.-l.; Mao, Z.-n.; Han, Y.-p.; Zang, X.-l.; Yao, J.-x.; Li, M.
Therapeutic effect of acupuncture combining standard swallowing training for post-stroke dysphagia
A prospective cohort study
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(7), 525-531
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
135 Wei, Y.N.; Li, N.F.; Cai, X.Y.; Lu, B.Y.; Huang, F.; Mo, S.F.; Zhang, H.C.; Wang, M.D.; Wu, F.S.
Clinical application of fast-track surgery with Chinese medicine treatment in the devascularization operation for cirrhotic portal hypertension
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(10), 784-790
Acupuncture, Surgery, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Varicose veins, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
136 Chen, L.; Fang, J.; Ma, R.; Gu, X.; Chen, L.; Li, J.; Xu, S.
Additional effects of acupuncture on early comprehensive rehabilitation in patients with mild to moderate acute ischemic stroke
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 226; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
137 Zhan, H.-r.; Hong, Z.-s.; Chen, Y.-s.; Hong, H.-y.; Weng, Z.-b.; Yang, Z.-b.; Shi, J.-l.; Chen, Z.-b.
Non-invasive treatment to grade 1 essential hypertension by percutaneous laser and electric pulse to acupoint with music
A randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(9), 696-703
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Music therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
138 Jiang, C.; Yang, S.; Tao, J.; Huang, J.; Li, Y.; Ye, H.; Chen, S.; Hong, W.; Chen, L.
Clinical efficacy of acupuncture treatment in combination with RehaCom cognitive training for improving cognitive function in stroke
A 2 x 2 factorial design randomized controlled trial
J Am Med Dir Assoc, 2016, 17(12), 1114-1122
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
139 Wang, S.; Yang, H.; Zhang, J.; Zhang, B.; Liu, T.; Gan, L.; Zheng, J.
Efficacy and safety assessment of acupuncture and nimodipine to treat mild cognitive impairment after cerebral infarction
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 361; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Dementia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
140 Avis, N.E.; Coeytaux, R.R.; Levine, B.; Isom, S.; Morgan, T.
Trajectories of response to acupuncture for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
The Acupuncture in Menopause study
Menopause, 2017, 24(2), 171-179
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
141 Lin, G.-H.; Chang, W.-C.; Chen, K.-J.; Tsai, C.-C.; Hu, S.-Y.; Chen, L.-L.
Effectiveness of acupressure on the taichong acupoint in lowering blood pressure in patients with hypertension
A randomized clinical trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 1549658, (1-9)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
142 Zheng, Y.; Zhang, J.; Wang, Y.; Wang, Y.; Lan, Y.; Qu, S.; Tang, C.; Huang, Y.
Acupuncture decreases blood pressure related to hypothalamus functional connectivity with frontal lobe, cerebellum, and insula
A study of instantaneous and short-term acupuncture treatment in essential hypertension
eCAM, 2016, 2016, 6908710; (1-10)
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
143 Lee, G.E.; Son, C.; Lee, J.; Lee, S.H.; Lee, J.; Lee, K.J.; Lim, S.M.; Choi, H.; Kim, D.A.; Kim, W.H.
Acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(4), 373-383
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
144 Wang, Y.; Zheng, Y.; Qu, S.; Zhang, J.; Zhong, Z.; Zhang, J.; Huang, H.; Li, M.; Xu, Y.; Chen, J.; Wang, L.; Steiner, G.Z.; Tang, C.; Huang, Y.
Cerebral targeting of acupuncture at combined acupoints in treating essential hypertension
An Rs-fMRI study and curative effect evidence
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 5392954, (1-12)
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
145 Chen, J.; Wang, J.; Huang, Y.; Lai, X.; Tang, C.; Yang, J.; Wu, J.; Zeng, T.; Qu, S.
Modulatory effect of acupuncture at Waiguan (TE5) on the functional connectivity of the central nervous system of patients with ischemic stroke in the left basal ganglia
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(6), e96777; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Xia, W.; Zheng, C.; Zhu, S.; Tang, Z.
Does the addition of specific acupuncture to standard swallowing training improve outcomes in patients with dysphagia after stroke?
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2016, 30(3), 237-246
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
147 Kim, Y.-J.; Lee, C.-H.; Kim, J.-U.; Yook, T.-H.
Effects of distilled Cervi pantotricum cornu and Rehmannia glutinosa pharmacopuncture at GB21 (Jianjing) on heart rate variability
A randomized and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(6), 311-318
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Cervus nippon, Cervus
148 Sokunbi, G.; Maduagwu, S.; Jaiyeola, O.; Gambo, H.; Blasu, C.
Cardiovascular response to manual acupuncture needle stimulation among apparently healty Nigerian adults
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(3), 143-150
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
149 Li, W.; Ahn, A.
Effect of acupuncture manipulations at LI4 or LI11 on blood flow and skin temperature
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2016, 9(3), 128-133
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
150 Kim, S.; Kim, Y.-I.; Sin, R.-S.; Rim, K.-S.; Pu, Y.-J.; Ri, K.-I.; Ri, G.; Kim, H.-S.
Study on cerebral blood flow regulatory features of acupuncture stimulation at various acupoints
Med Acupunct, 2016, 28(6), 316-324
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
151 Zhang, F.; Yu, X.; Xiao, H.
Cardioprotection of electroacupuncture for enhanced recovery after surgery on patients undergoing heart valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass
A randomized control clinical trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6243630, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
152 Matsumoto-Miyazaki, J.; Ushikoshi, H.; Miyata, S.; Miyazaki, N.; Nawa, T.; Okada, H.; Ojio, S.; Ogura, S.; Minatoguchi, S.
Acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine therapy prevent deliriumin patients with cardiovascular disease in intensive care units
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(2), 255-268
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Prevention, Traditional Chinese medicine
153 Wu, M.Y.; Huang, M.C.; Chiang, J.H.; Sun, M.F.; Lee, Y.C.; Yen, H.R.
Acupuncture decreased the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with fibromyalgia in Taiwan
A nationwide matched cohort study
Arthritis Res Ther, 2017, 19(1), 37; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
154 Liao, H.-Y.; Ho, W.-C.; Chen, C.-C.; Lin, J.-G.; Chang, C.-C.; Chen, L.-Y.; Lee, D.-C.; Lee, Y.-C.
Clinical evaluation of acupuncture as treatment for complications of cerebrovascular accidents
A randomized, sham-controlled, subject- and assessor-blind trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 7498763, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Ning, Y.; Li, K.; Fu, C.; Ren, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, H.; Cui, F.; Zou, Y.
Enhanced functional connectivity between the bilateral primary motor cortices after acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB34) in right-hemispheric subcortical stroke patients
A resting-state fMRI study
Front Hum Neurosci, 2017, 11, 178; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
156 Kim, T.H.; Ku, B.; Bae, J.H.; Shin, J.Y.; Jun, M.H.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, J.; Lee, J.H.; Kim, J.U.
Hemodynamic changes caused by acupuncture in healthy volunteers
A prospective, single-arm exploratory clinical study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17(1), 274; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
157 Wu, Q.; Hu, X.; Wen, X.; Li, F.; Fu, W.
Clinical study of acupuncture treatment on motor aphasia after stroke
Technol Health Care, 2016, 24(Suppl 2), S691-S696
Acupuncture, Aphasia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
158 Abdi, H.; Tayefi, M.; Moallem, S.R.; Zhao, B.; Fayaz, M.; Ardabili, H.M.; Razavi, A.A.; Darbandi, M.; Darbandi, S.; Abbasi, P.; Ferns, G.A.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.
Abdominal and auricular acupuncture reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 31, 20-26
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
159 Li, Y.; Ren, K.; Xing, R.; Peng, J.; Zhang, Z.; Zhao, J.
Clinical research of the five needles combined with rehabilitation training treatment dysphagia after stroke
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2016, 5(Suppl), 1745-1748
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
160 Lu, C.Y.; Huang, H.C.; Chang, H.H.; Yang, T.H.; Chang, C.J.; Chang, S.W.; Chen, P.C.
Acupuncture therapy and incidence of depression after stroke
Stroke, 2017, 48(6), 1682-1684
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
161 Cakmak, Y.O.; Akpinar, I.N.; Yoldemir, T.
Decreasing the uterine blood flow with electroacupuncture
Bidermatomal and monodermatomal applications
Gynecol Obstet Invest, 2017, 82(2), 151-156
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Uterus
162 Chang, J.; Zhang, H.; Tan, Z.; Xiao, J.; Li, S.; Gao, Y.
Effect of electroacupuncture in patients with post-stroke motor aphasia
Neurolinguistic and neuroimaging characteristics
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2017, 129(3-4), 102-109
Acupuncture, Aphasia, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
163 Terenteva, N.; Chernykh, O.; Sanchez-Gonzalez, M.A.; Wong, A.
Acupuncture therapy improves vascular hemodynamics and stiffness in middle-age hypertensive individuals
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 14-18
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 Weng, S.-W.; Liao, C.-C.; Yeh, C.-C.; Chen, T.-L.; Lane, H.-L.; Lin, J.-G.; Shih, C.-C.
Risk of epilepsy in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment
A nationwide retrospective matched-cohort study
BMJ Open, 2016, 6, e010539; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Epilepsy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
165 Ghaemi, M.; Ansari, M.; Amini, K.
Comparative induction of controlled hypotension by electroacupuncture at DU20 acupoint and Remifentanil in lumbar laminectomy
Chin J Physiol, 2017, 60(3), 151-157
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
166 Pang, B.; Zhang, Q.; Cheng, G.-Y.; Cheng, W.-P.; Litscher, D.; Wang, L.; Sheng, Z.; Gaischek, I.; Sun, Z.-R.; Litscher, G.
Effects of acupuncture at the left Weizhong acupoint on heart rate variability in thirty post-stroke patients
Result from a transcontinental teleacupuncture study
OBM Integr Complement Med, 2016, 1(1), (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
167 Avis, N.E.; Coeytaux, R.R.; Isom, S.; Prevette, K.; Morgan, T.
Acupuncture in menopause (AIM) study
A pragmatic, randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2016, 23(6), 626-637
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
168 Nugraha, D.A.; Pujiastuti, S.E.; Widiyanto, B.; Anwar, C.
Effect of hypno-pressure on anxiety in patients with cardiovascular disorder
Belitung Nurs J, 2018, 4(1), 39-44
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
169 Ping, W.; Zeng, F.; Li, Y.; Li, J.; Qiu, L.; Qin, W.; Luo, L.; Yin, C.; Xiong, Y.; Bai, Y.; Wang, D.; Zhou, Y.; Liang, F.
Effect of acupuncture plus conventional treatment on brain activity in ischemic stroke patients
A regional homogeneity analysis
J Trad Chin Med, 2017, 37(5), 650-658
Acupuncture, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
170 Tsai, M.Y.; Wu, C.H.; Huang, Y.C.; Chen, S.Y.; Ng, H.Y.; Su, Y.J.; Chen, Y.H.
Treatment of intradialytic hypotension with an herbal acupoint therapy in hemodialysis patients
A randomized pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 38, 67-73
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low blood pressure, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Wu, P.; Zhou, Y.-M.; Liao, C.-X.; Tang, Y.-Z.; Li, Y.-X.; Qiu, L.-H.; Qin, W.; Zeng, F.; Liang, F.-R.
Structural changes induced by acupuncture in the recovering brain after ischemic stroke
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 5179689, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Mechanism of action
172 Dall'Agnol, M.S.; Cechetti, F.
Kinesio taping associated with acupuncture in the treatment of the paretic upper limb after stroke
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2018, 11(2), 67-73
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Taping, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kinesio-taping
173 Wu, Z.-J.; Hu, K.-M.; Guo, Y.-G.; Tu, Y.-M.; Zhang, H.-Y.; Wang, Y.
Acupuncture combined with speech rehabilitation training for post-stroke spasmodic dysphonia
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
World J Acu Moxibust, 2014, 24(4), 12-16
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dysphonia
174 Shih, C.-C.; Yeh, C.-C.; Hu, C.-J.; Lane, H.-L.; Tsai, C.-C.; Chen, T.-L.; Liao, C.-C.
Risk of dementia in patients with non-haemorrhagic stroke receiving acupuncture treatment
A nationwide matched cohort study from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research database
BMJ Open, 2017, 7, e013638; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Dementia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cohort study
175 Sriloy, M.; Nair, P.M.K.; Pranav, K.; Sathyanath, D.
Immediate effect of manual acupuncture stimulation of four points versus slow breathing in declination of blood pressure in primary hypertension
A parallel randomized control trial
Acupunct Rel Ther, 2015, 3, 15-18
Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Pranayama
176 Batvani, M.; Yousefi, H.; Valiani, M.; Shahabi, J.; Mardanparvar, H.
The effect of acupressure on physiological parameters of myocardial infarction patients
A randomized clinical trial
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res, 2018, 23(2), 143-148
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
177 Liu, X.; Zhang, X.; Nie, K.; Jia, Y.; Li, J.; Ling, Z.; Wang, Y.; Chang, S.
Effect of electro-scalp acupuncture on acute ichemic stroke
A randomized, single blind, trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2018, 38(1), 95-100
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
178 Ahmedov, S.; Filiz, B.
Effect of meridian acupressure on aerobic performance of healthy young population
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(6), 589-595
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Fu, C.-H.; Li, K.-S.; Ning, Y.-Z.; Tan, Z.-J.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, H.-W.; Han, X.; Zhou, Y.-H.
Altered effective connectivity of resting state networks by acupuncture stimulation in stroke patients with left hemiplegia
A multivariate granger analysis
Medicine, 2017, 96(47), e8897; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Brain, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
180 Zhao, N.; Zhang, J.; Qiu, M.; Wang, C.; Xiang, Y.; Wang, H.; Xie, J.; Liu, S.; Wu, J.
Scalp acupuncture plus low-frequency rTMS promotes repair of brain white matter tracts in stroke patients
A DTI study
J Integr Neurosci, 2018, 17(1), 125-139
Acupuncture, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Transcranial magnetic stimulation
181 Chang, C.C.; Chen, T.L.; Lin, C.S.; Chung, C.L.; Yeh, C.C.; Hu, C.J.; Lane, H.L.; Liao, C.C.; Shih, C.C.
Decreased risk of pneumonia in stroke patients receiving acupuncture
A nationwide matched-pair retrospective cohort study
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(5), e0196094; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
182 Kwon, S.; Jung, W.-S.; Yang, S.; Jin, C.; Cho, S.-Y.; Park, S.-U.; Moon, S.-K.; Park, J.-M.; Ko, C.-N.; Cho, K.-H.; Park, M.-J.
Safety of acupuncture in patients taking newer oral anticoagulants
A retrospective chart review study
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 8042198, (1-5)
Acupuncture, Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Retrospective design, Thrombosis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Arzneimittelsicherheit
183 Ding, B.-Y.; Duan, J.-Y.; Zhou, Y.-L.; Cao, X.-W.
Acupuncture of lifting and pressing manipulation for upper limb paralysis after stroke
World J Acu Moxibust, 2016, 26(2), 31-36
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Paralysis, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
184 Zheng, C.; Lee, Y.; Bin, H.; Jiong, W.
A randomized controlled trial comparing electroacupuncture with manual acupuncture for motor function recovery after ischemic stroke
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 22, 76-80
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
185 Kim, Y.I.; Kim, S.S.; Sin, R.S.; Pu, Y.J.; Ri, G.; Rim, K.S.
Study on the cerebral blood flow regulatory features of acupuncture at acupoints of the governor vessel
Med Acupunct, 2018, 30(4), 192-197
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Circulatory disorder, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Lee, S.M.K.; Leem, J.; Park, J.H.; Yoon, K.H.; Woo, J.S.; Lee, J.M.; Kim, W.; Lee, S.
Close look at the experiences of patients enrolled in a clinical trial of acupuncture treatment for atrial fibrillation in Korea
A qualitative study nested within a randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, 2017, 7(2), e013180; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Attitude, Assesment, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Patient satisfaction, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
187 Liu, Q.; Wu, Q.; Zeng, Z.; Xia, L.; Huang, Y.
Clinical effect and mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion on occupational hand-arm vibration disease
A retrospective study
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 23, 109-115
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
188 Siavoshi, M.; Vahidi-Sazevar, A.; Talebi, S.; Doroudi, M.; Shahsavan, Y.; Bordbar, R.
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality in patients with chronic heart failure
J Biomed Health, 2017, 2(1), 21-27
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Qi, Z.; Pang, Y.; Lin, L.; Zhang, B.; Shao, J.; Liu, X.; Zhang, X.
Acupuncture combined with hydrotherapy in diabetes patients with mild lower-extremity arterial disease
A prospective, randomized, nonblinded clinical study
Med Sci Monit, 2018, 24, 2887-2900
Acupuncture, Occlusive arterial disease, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
190 Gao, F.; Zhang, Q.; Li, Y.; Tai, Y.; Xin, X.; Wang, X.; Wang, Q.
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for prevention of postoperative delirium in geriatric patients with silent lacunar infarction
A preliminary study
Clin Interv Aging, 2018, 13, 2127-2134
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
191 Wu, M.-Y.; Huang, M.-C.; Liao, H.-H.; Chiang, J.-H.; Lee, Y.-C.; Hsu, C.-Y.; Sun, M.-F.; Yen, H.-R.
Acupuncture decreased the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Taiwan
A nationwide propensity score-matched study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, (1-11)
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
192 Sun, H.; Wu, C.
Acupuncture combined with Buyang Huanwu decoction in treatment of patients with ischemic stroke
J Int Med Res, 2019, epub ahead of print,
Acupuncture, Bu-yang-huan-wu-tang, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
193 Zhang, J.; Cai, X.; Wang, Y.; Zheng, Y.; Qu, S.; Zhang, Z.; Yao, Z.; Chen, G.; Tang, C.; Huang, Y.
Different brain activation after acupuncture at combined acupoints and single acupoint in hypertension patients
An Rs-fMRI study based on ReHo analysis
eCAM, 2019, 2019, 5262896; (1-10)
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Han, X.; Bai, L.; Sun, C.; Niu, X.; Ning, Y.; Chen, Z.; Li, Y.; Li, K.; Lyu, D.; Fu, C.; Cui, F.; Chen, Z.; Tan, Z.; Tang, L.; Zou, Y.
Acupuncture enhances communication between cortices with damaged white matters in poststroke motor impairment
eCAM, 2019, 2019, 4245753; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine