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KMID : 0363320160370030568
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2016 Volume.37 No. 3 p.568 ~ p.577
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A Case Report of Broca’s Aphasia after Cerebral Infarction by Korean Medical Treatment including Five-Element Acupuncture
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Kim Tae-Ryun
Lim Hyun-Chan
Jeon Sang-Yoon
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Abstract
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Objective: To report the case of a patient suffering from Broca’s aphasia after cerebral infarction, which was improved by Korean medical treatments, especially five-element acupuncture.
Methods: To relievesymptoms, Korean medicine treatments such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and herb medication were performed. To evaluate the effect of the treatments, articulation accuracy, vowel accuracy, and the sequential motion rate of articulator were checked.
Result: After treatments for 28 days, the symptoms were improved.
Conclusion: This report suggests that five-element acupuncture can be effectively used for patients with Broca’s aphasia after cerebral infarction.
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KEYWORD
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Broca, s aphasia, cerebral infarction, Korean medical treatments, 5 element acupuncture
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