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KMID : 1129720070240030165
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2007 Volume.24 No. 3 p.165 ~ p.177
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The Effects of Acupuncture by Needle Manipulation at on the Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Rat induced by Two Kidney One Clip (2K1C)
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Youn Dae-Hwan
Han Jeong-Hee
Kim Sun-Hee
Na Chang-Su
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine effects of acupuncture by needle manipulation at on the blood pressure, plasma levels of ANP(atrial natriuretic peptide), renin and cardiomegalic index in hypertensive rat Induced by two kidney one clip(2K1C).
Material and methods : The groups divided into 7 groups; Control, no treatment. Acu-1,acupuncture at bilaterally and the needle was twirled and rotated forward with the thumb of the right hand 6 times. Acu-2, acupuncture at bilaterally and the needle was twirled and rotated forward with the forefinger of the right hand 6 times. Acu-3, acupuncture at bilaterally and the needle was inserted in the opposite direction(body direction) as the channel runs, Acu-4, acupuncture at bilaterally, the needle was inserted in the opposite direction(body direction) as the channel runs and the needle was twirled and rotated forward with the forefinger of the right hand 6 times. The acupuncture executed 5times for 2 weeks.
Results : Systolic blood pressure was decreased significantly in Acu-2, Acu-3 and Acu-4. Plasma renin was decreased significantly in Acu-2 and Acu-4. Plasma ANP was increased significantly in Acu-2, however was decreased significantly in Acu-4. Cardiac hypertrophy index was decreased significantly in Acu-1, Acu-2, Acu-3 and Acu-4.
Conclusions : These results suggest that acupuncture by needle manipulation at is effective in hypertension by renal blood problem.
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KEYWORD
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acupuncture, 2K1C, hypertension, plasma ANP & renin, cardiac hypertrophy index
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