The effect of acupressure on blood pressure level and pulse rate in individuals with essential hypertension. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

The Effect of Acupressure on Blood Pressure Level and Pulse Rate in Individuals With Essential Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Abstract Source:

Holist Nurs Pract. 2021 Jan-Feb 01;35(1):40-48. PMID: 33492879

Abstract Author(s):

Sevil Biçer, Ayla Ünsal, Sultan Taşcı, Gökçe Demir, YaseminŞadiye Ceyhan

Article Affiliation:

Sevil Biçer

Abstract:

A total of 91 people including 47 in the intervention group and 44 in the placebo group were included to a randomized controlled study. It can be asserted that acupressure, applied to the Neiguan (PC 6) acupuncture point in individuals with essential hypertension, provides blood pressure regulation and is effective for management of numerous hypertension-related symptoms.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Hypertension : CK(6384) : AC(950)

Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure : CK(956) : AC(91)

Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents : CK(4527) : AC(683)

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