Research Advances in Acupuncture in the Acute Phase of Ischemic Stroke

Abstract

In recent years, the incidence of ischemic stroke has been increasing. Patients are prone to many complications after half a year of onset or has slow recovery of neuromotor function of one limb on one side of hemiplegia. The clinical effect of acupuncture in treating this disease is remarkable. According to research, acupuncture combined with medication and rehabilitation can reduce the degree of nerve defects in the early stage of the disease, improve daily life, and improve prognosis. This article summarizes the research on acupuncture in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke for future reference.