Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation of PC5 and PC6 Acupoints Modulates Autonomic Balance in Heart Transplant Patients: A Pilot Study

• Hoofdauteurs: Beatriz R. Moreira (Auteur), Alice P. Duque (Auteur), Carole S. Massolar (Auteur), Rodrigo de Lima Pimentel (Auteur), Mauro F.F. Mediano (Auteur), Tereza C.F. Guimarães (Auteur), Luiz F. Rodrigues, Jr (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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The increased resting heart rate (HR) in heart transplant patients is associated with enhanced metabolic demand, the potential for fatigue, and lower quality of life. In the present study, we hypothesized that transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) could modulate autonomic balance and...