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Case of Akinetic Mutism in Left-anterior Cerebral Artery Infarction  

Hong, Hae-jeong (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Ryu, Hae-rang (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Kim, Kyung-min (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Kim, Young-kun (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.37, no.2, 2016 , pp. 330-336 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional Korean medicine (TKM) on a patient with akinetic mutism.Method: A patient with akinetic mutism diagnosed with left-anterior cerebral artery infarction was treated with acupuncture and herbal medication; the patient was then evaluated for any improvements in clinical symptoms.Results: Improvements in akinetic mutism symptoms were observed following the TKM treatment.Conclusion: This study shows that TKM treatment for akinetic mutism due to left-anterior cerebral artery infarction may be an effective treatment option.
Keywords
TKM; akinetic mutism; anterior cerebral artery infarction;
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