Research Article

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 conditionBefore needle ins10 min after needle stim20 min after needle stim30 min after needle stim60 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)
 ST36
 LR3
 Non-acupoint
 No-stimulation