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KMID : 0363320160370020330
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2016 Volume.37 No. 2 p.330 ~ p.336
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Case of Akinetic Mutism in Left-anterior Cerebral Artery Infarction
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Hong Hae-Jeong
Ryu Hae-Rang
Kim Kyoung-Min
Kim Young-Kyun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional Korean medicine (TKM) on a patient with akinetic mutism.
Method: A patient with akinetic mutism diagnosed with left-anterior cerebral artery infarction was treated with acupuncture and herbal medication; the patient was then evaluated for any improvements in clinical symptoms.
Results: Improvements in akinetic mutism symptoms were observed following the TKM treatment.
Conclusion: This study shows that TKM treatment for akinetic mutism due to left-anterior cerebral artery infarction may be an effective treatment option.
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KEYWORD
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TKM, akinetic mutism, anterior cerebral artery infarction
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