Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 1995 ; 20(1): 44-7.

[An observation of protective effect of acupuncture on the cardiac function and anti-hemorrhagic shock]

Hou Z, Song X, Tang Z.

Institute of Acupuncture and Channel, Anhui college of TCM, Hefei.

This paper reports the study of the effect of the cardiac function and arterial pressure on rabbits with hemorrhagic shock by electroacupuncture Neiguan point. The result showed that PEP was shortened, ET was lengthened, SV, CO and Map were raised by needling Neiguan and the each index was significant difference (P < 0.001). Above results indicated that needling may strengthen myocardial contractile force, protect the cardial pump function, raise the blood pressure, play a positive role during anti-hemorrhagic shock.