AP and the Cardiovascular System GENERAL
Cheng_L; Wu K; Qie Z (1990) [Role of "Qi" in reaching affected area using AP in "promoting circulation of Xue (Blood) to remove Xue Stasis"]. Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih Apr 10(4):209-211, 196. Baoding District Hospital of TCM. In the present work, an experimental observation was carried out with the determination method of bioelectric impedance in 78 cases of chronic hepatitis, 58 cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 45 of obstructive thromboendarteritis and 65 of CHD, who were diagnosed definitely and possessed the symptoms and signs of Xue (Blood) Stasis and produced change in haemodynamics. GB34 and LV13 on right side were needled and 4 indices of LV Xue circulation were determined for chronic hepatitis. Bilateral LU06 points were needled and 7 indices of LU Xue circulation were detected for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Points along the Channel pathway were needled and 6 indices of blood circulation in the extremities were examined for obstructive thromboendarteritis. Bilateral PC06 points were needled and 4 indices of cardiovascular function were detected for CHD. In 95 cases of the above 4 diseases, Qi radiated to affected area (QiRA). 84 cases had propagated Channel sensation (PCS). 67 cases had local sensation. QiRA (Qi radiation to the affected area) produced obvious effects of dredging the Channel, and promoted circulation of Xue (Blood) to remove Xue Stasis.
Dill_SG; Gleed R; Matthews NS; Erb HN; Miller TK (1988) Cardiovascular effects of AP stimulation at GV26 in halothane-anaesthetized ponies. Am J Vet Res Oct 49(10):1708-1712. AP at GV26 is used commonly in the Orient to treat shock in human beings and other species. The cardiovascular effects of stimulation of GV26 were studied in healthy ponies during 2 episodes of halothane anaesthesia. During one anaesthetic episode, EAP was used at GV26; during the other episode, moxibustion was used at GV26. The order of the stimulations was random. A non-AP point was selected for comparable control stimulation during each experiment. Control and AP stimulations were of equal intensity. There were no significant changes in cardiac output, systemic arterial pressure, or heart rate associated with either electrical or heat AP stimulation.
Lee_HS; Song JC; Kim KS (1991) Effects of AP on the plasma atrial natriuretic peptide: Aldosterone and renin activity in man. AETRIJ 16(3-4):111-115. Wonkwang Univ Coll of Oriental Med, Iri City, Jun Buk, Republic of Korea. To investigate the effect of AP on the plasma levels of hormones, we have applied AP in the Channel points. 2 Channel points, BL25 and BL15, were selected for the hand-running AP application. The plasma levels of immunoreactive atrial natriuretic peptide, aldosterone, and renin activity were measured by RIA. AP in the Channel point BL23 decreased plasma levels of immunoreactive atrial natriuretic peptide, while that in the BL15 increased plasma levels of immunoreactive atrial natriuretic peptide. AP in the BL15 decreased plasma levels of aldosterone while that in the BL23 decreased plasma renin activity. AP in the specific Channel points may have site-specific regulatory function for the hormone levels. BL23 and BL15 may control the regulation in the body fluid and electrolytes balance.
Liu_Z8; Sun F; Li J; Shi X; Hu L; Wang Y; Qian Z (1992) Prophylactic and therapeutic effects of AP on simple obesity complicated by cardiovascular diseases. Chung i tsa chih (JTCM) Mar 12(1):21-29. We studied the changes of pathogenetic and hazardous factors and the regulatory function of the ANS on cardiovascular activities, in order to understand the prophylactic-therapeutic effects of AP and moxibustion in 102 cases of simple obesity complicated by cardiovascular diseases. The therapeutic effect of AP and moxibustion was good with a total effective rate of 88%. AP and moxibustion had benign conversion effect on the loin hip ratio (the pathogenetic factor), the arteriosclerotic index (the hazardous factor), and the function of the ANS in regulating the heart and blood vessels (the equilibrium indices of the ANS). AP is a treatment of choice for obesity and an important method to prevent and treat complicating cardiovascular diseases.
Lundeberg_T (1993) Peripheral effects of sensory nerve stimulation (AP) in inflammation and ischemia. Scand J Rehab Med Suppl 29:61-86. Dept of Physiology II, Karolinska Inst, Stockholm, Sweden.
Sugiyama_Y; Xue YX; Mano T (1995) Transient increase in human muscle sympathetic nerve activity during manual AP. Jpn J Physiol 45(2):337-345. Dept of Autonomic and Behavioral Neurosciences, Nagoya Univ, Japan. To clarify the effects of manual AP on the ANS, we measured efferent muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) from the right peroneal nerve while simultaneously recording blood pressure and heart rate both during the resting period and after manual AP applied to ST36 of the same limb. The needle was rotated intermittently for 30 s at 5-min intervals. MSNA increased transiently with the suppression of heart rate during rotation of the AP needle. No consistent change in blood pressure was found throughout the AP session. After removal of the needle, both the MSNA and heart rate returned to the initial control values, and the mean blood pressure showed an increase over the resting value. MSNA showed a negative correlation with heart rate in 4/5 subjects who received AP. The AP manoeuvre evoked coactivation of cardiac vagal and muscle sympathetic nerves.
Wang_WK; Hsu TL; Chang HC; Wang YY (1995) Effect of AP at ST36 on the pulse spectrum. AJCM 23(2):121-130. Biophysics Lab, Academia Sinica, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. Effect of AP at ST36 was examined by investigating the pulse variation of the radial artery. AP at ST36 had a specific effect on the Fourier components of the pulse. The harmonic proportions were redistributed (C2, C4 decreased, C5, C6, C8 and C9 increased), and the phase angle of the 5th and 8th harmonic waves were decreased (propagating faster). This specific frequency effect was not found when AP needle was applied on a non-AP point. These results can be explained by the resonance theory, which provides a scientific explanation of the AP effect from the haemodynamic view point.
Xi_YA; Zou P; Song T (1993) Effect of EAP at PC06 on sino-atrial conduction in patients without sick sinus Syndrome. Chung Kuo Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih Nov 13(11):663-664, 644. Lab of Cardiovascular Diseases, Weifang People's Hospital, PRC. Effects of EAP on sino-atrial conduction times (SACT) were studied in 10 patients with normal sinus nodal function. SACT was calculated from sinus node ECGs. PC06 was the main point for EAP, with PC05 as a secondary point. During EAP, and in period of intrinsic heart rate (IHR0), SACT was significantly shorter than in controls (p <.01 and p <.001, respectively). But EAP during IHR0 could not further shorten the SACT (p <.05). EAP at PC06 as a main point can improve sino-atrial conductivity in most patients with normal sinus node function. This effect seems to be mediated by the ANS. The normal value of SACT after autonomic nerve blockade needs to be established.
Yao_T (1993) AP and somatic nerve stimulation: mechanism underlying effects on cardiovascular and renal activities. Scand J Rehab Med Suppl 29: 7-18. Dept of Physiology, Shanghai Med Univ, PRC. AP and AP-like somatic nerve stimulation exert modulatory effects upon cardiovascular and renal activity under different physiological and pathophysiological conditions. AP facilitates the physiological reflexes in response to changes in internal or external environment. Thus, AP can lower high blood pressure in hypertensives, elevate low blood pressure in hypotensives, and promote urinary Na excretion during hyperosmotic challenge, etc. AP effects are thought to be mediated by activation of the small myelinated fibres coming from muscle receptors. Preliminary studies show that different neurotransmitters and neuropeptides are involved in the effects of AP.
Yao_T (1993) AP and somatic nerve stimulation: mechanism underlying effects on cardiovascular and renal activities. Scand J Rehab Med Suppl 29:7-18. Dept of Physiol, Shanghai Med Univ, PRC. AP and AP-like somatic nerve stimulation exert modulatory effects upon cardiovascular and renal activity under different physiological and pathophysiological conditions. It seems that AP facilitates the physiological reflexes in response to changes in internal or external environment. Thus, AP can lower high blood pressure in hypertensives, elevate low blood pressure in hypotensives, and promote urinary sodium excretion during hyperosmotic challenge, etc. AP effects are thought to be mediated by activation of the small myelinated fibres coming from muscle receptors. Preliminary studies show that different neurotransmitters and neuropeptides are involved in the effects of AP.
Zufrin_AM; Il'in SB; Kachan AT; Bogdanov NN; Bogdanova TA (1990) [Dynamics of modulation super-slow waves in EEG and EKG during weak infrared irradiation of the "Heart" AP point of the floor of the auricle]. Fiziol Cheloveka Nov-Dec 16(6):97-102. In Russian.