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Research Trends of CV23 Electroacupuncture: A Literature Review Focusing on PubMed and Domestic Studies

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the research trends of electroacupuncture (EA) at CV23.Methods: Studies published until July 2024 were searched on PubMed and domestic databases (OASIS, ScienceON, RISS, KISS, KCI, KMbase, and DBpia) using the keywords “CV23”, “lianquan”, “electroacupuncture”, “염천”, “전침”, and “전기자극”.Results: A total of 16 studies were selected. There were 6 randomized controlled trials, 1 case report, and 9 experimental studies. Of the 16 papers selected, 15 examined the effect of EA at CV23 on improving swallowing function. Clinical studies found that EA at CV23 was effective in improving dysphagia, aphasia, and drooling symptoms through mechanisms such as increased hyolaryngeal movement, normalization of pathologically elevated NO, ET, and improvement of excitement of the swallowing motor cortex. According to experimental studies, EA at CV23 activates the brain region associated with swallowing function, promotes the swallowing reflex by increasing neurotransmitters, improves electromyography of the swallowing muscles, and improves blood flow around CV23.Conclusion: Electroacupuncture at CV23 may be an effective and safe method for post-stroke dysphagia, post-stroke aphasia, and post-stroke drooling. In the future, research should be conducted in different diseases and high-quality studies should be conducted.

Source: The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine

DOI: 10.22246/jikm.2024.45.4.663