Review Article

Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Table 3

Application of nondrug methods in AF.

NameMethods of studyResultEffect on the four principles of AF

AcupunctureClinical research (paroxysmal AF and atrial flutter patients)Increasing the rate of cardioversion [62], lowering the duration of conversion time [62, 63]Rhythm control
Clinical research (paroxysmal and persistent AF patients)Decreasing recurrences of persistent AF after cardioversion [63, 64]Rhythm control

Qigong (including Baduanjin)Clinical researchImproving physical rehabilitation of AF [67]/
Clinical researchReversing adverse left ventricular remodeling [71]Management of risk factors
Clinical researchPromoting multisystem or organ functions, increasing immunity, making bodies relax, and improving mood and confidence of elderly populations [68]Management risk factors
Clinical researchLowering blood pressure [69]Management of primary disease
Clinical researchModulating the blood lipid metabolism [70]Management of primary disease
Clinical researchAntioxidant activity and reducing oxidative stress [72]Management of risk factors

Tai Chi ChuanClinical researchImprovement of cardiorespiratory function [74]Management of risk factors
Clinical researchReducing CVD risk factors [75]Management of risk factors
A meta-analysisLowering blood triglyceride level [76]Management of primary disease
A literature searchImprovement in mental health [77]Management of risk factors