New study assessed the efficacy and safety of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy to antianginal therapies in reducing frequency of angina attacks in patients with chronic stable angina.
Chest pain – Causes – Risk Factors – Symptoms – Diagnosis – Treatment
Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life!
Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life!
‘Acupuncture on the DAM as adjunctive treatment to antianginal therapy showed superior benefits in alleviating angina.’
Authors: Fanrong Liang, M.D., of the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan, China, is the corresponding author. (doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.2407)
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Quiz on Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese therapy which commonly uses needles to treat illnesses and painful conditions. Test your knowledge on acupuncture by taking this quiz.
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese therapy which commonly uses needles to treat illnesses and painful conditions. Test your knowledge on acupuncture by taking this quiz.
Animation of heart attack symptoms
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Heart attack can cause symptoms such as Chest pain or discomfort, Shortness of breath and pain in neck, back, arm, or shoulder and is due to blockage of blood supply to the heart muscles
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