Coronary heart disease (angina pectoris)
Acupuncture was found to be 74% effective while sStandard western treatment was only 52% effective!
When Acupuncture was used alongside western medication, Acupuncture improved the effectiveness of the medication by around 30%!
| Condition/Study | No. | Design | Test Group | Control Group | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coronary heart disease (angina pectoris) Cheng, 1995 (183) |
50:50 | Randomized controlled trial |
Auricular acupressure | Conventional medication (glyceryl trinitrate, etc.) |
A marked effect (no recurrence of angina during the 4–5 weeks of treatment) was observed in: • 74% of the test group • 52% of the control group.. |
| Mao et al., 1993 (184) | 30:30 | Randomized controlled trial |
Acupuncture plus conventional medication |
Conventional medication (glyceryl trinitrate, aspirin, calcium antagonist) |
Improvement in symptoms and ECG, respectively, were observed in: • 85.7% and 69% of the test group • 57.1% and 38% of the control group. |