[Observation on therapeutic effect of eye acupuncture on cognition disorders in patients of chronic cerebral circulation insufficiency].

Authors :: Li Z
Source :: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion [Zhongguo Zhen Jiu] 2009 Oct; Vol. 29 (10), pp. 791-3.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of eye acupuncture on cognition disorders in patients of chronic cerebral circulation insufficiency (CCCI).<br />Methods: Sixty cases were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. All patients were treated with oral administration of compound Danshen tablets, and the observation group was treated with eye acupuncture based on the pharmacotherapy and upper energizer area, kidney area, spleen area were selected. Their therapeutic effects were observed after 8 weeks.<br />Results: The total effective rate of 80.0% in the observation group was better than that of 53.3% in the control group (P<0.05). The score of mini-mental state (MMSE) in the observation group was also higher than that in the control group (P<0.05).<br />Conclusion: Eye acupuncture has a good effect on cognition disorders in patients of CCCI and can enhance life quality of the patients.

Subjects :: Acupuncture Points
Aged
Cerebrovascular Disorders physiopathology
Chronic Disease therapy
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
Acupuncture Therapy
Cerebrovascular Circulation
Cerebrovascular Disorders congenital
Cerebrovascular Disorders therapy
Cerebrum blood supply
Eye anatomy & histology

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