ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Coronary heart disease refers to coronary atherosclerosis caused by various reasons.
Objective:
To study the effect of acupuncture combined with exercise on patients with coronary heart disease after PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention).
Methods:
50 patients with high blood pressure were selected. Patients in group A received regular medication and health education. Patients in group B received acupuncture and exercise.
Results:
After 12 weeks of exercise and therapy, the patient’s physical parameters improved. The CPET index increased, but the peak value of VE/VCO2 decreased. The difference was statistically significant (ALL P<0.05).
Conclusion:
Compared with simple exercise training, combining acupuncture and exercise training can improve the cardiopulmonary function and exercise ability of middle-aged and elderly patients with coronary heart disease after PCI. It has a better effect on improving patients› physical pain, energy, emotional function, and mental health than simple exercise training. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.
Keywords:
Coronary Artery Disease; Sports; Acupuncture
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