Haemodynamic Changes in the Superior Mesenteric Artery Induced by Acupuncture Stimulation on the Lower Limbs
Table 1
Summary of the haemodynamic parameters measured. Values represent the mean and corresponding standard deviation (SD). ins: insertion; stim: stimulation.
Parameter/test condition
Before needle ins
10 min after needle stim
20 min after needle stim
30 min after needle stim
60 min after needle stim
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)
ST36
LR3
Non-acupoint
No-stimulation
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
ST36
LR3
Non-acupoint
No-stimulation
Heart rate (beats/min)
ST36
LR3
Non-acupoint
No-stimulation
Cardiac index (L/min/m2)
ST36
LR3
Non-acupoint
No-stimulation
Systemic vascular resistance index (dyne sec/cm5 m2)
ST36
LR3
Non-acupoint
No-stimulation
Blood flow volume in superior mesenteric artery (mL/min)