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

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...

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Main Authors: Beatriz R. Moreira, Alice P. Duque, Carole S. Massolar, Rodrigo de Lima Pimentel, Mauro F.F. Mediano, Tereza C.F. Guimarães, Luiz F. Rodrigues, Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2005290118301407