Effect of Electroacupuncture on Rat Ischemic Brain Injury: Importance of Stimulation Duration

We explored the optimal duration of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation for protecting the brain against ischemic injury. The experiments were carried out in rats exposed to right middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) for 60 min followed by 24-hr reperfusion. EA was delivered to “Shuigou” (Du 26)...

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Main Authors: Fei Zhou, Jingchun Guo, Jieshi Cheng, Gencheng Wu, Ying Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/878521