Haemodynamic Changes in the Superior Mesenteric Artery Induced by Acupuncture Stimulation on the Lower Limbs

Figure 3

Outline of the study. Needle insertion (ins) and stimulation (stim) were performed bilaterally on ST36, LR3, and the non-acupoint. After the needles were inserted, needle stimulation was applied for 18 s with manual rotation. The needles were retained for 15 minutes after needle stimulation and then removed. Haemodynamic parameters were measured before needle insertion and 10, 20, 30, and 60 minutes after needle stimulation. m: minutes, s: seconds.