• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.43 no.6
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• pp.769-773
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• 2010

Systemic hypotension has been traditionally used to facilitate deployment of thoracic stent grafts. Decreasing blood pressure with vasodilating agents further increases cardiac output and, consequently, the cardiac output-mediated windsock effect during deployment. Use of rapid ventricular pacing reduces the windsock effect during stent graft deployment and allows the graft to appose to the aortic wall under zero cardiac output, thus minimizing aortic wall shear stress. In this case we report the use of transvenous rapid ventricular pacing, a safe and reproducible technique to allow precise deployment of a Valiant Captivia stent graft in the distal thoracic arch for a saccular thoracic aneurysm.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.49-60
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• 2006

Objectives : The aim of the study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of Gyeok pal sang saeng Yeok chim Acupuncture in hypertensive patients. Methods : We measured the blood pressure of the patients who were admitted in the Oriental Medical Clinic of Brother from 13th February 2006 to 13th May 2006. We included the patients only in case of the systolic blood pressure was over 120mmHg or diastolic blood pressure was over 80mmHg, thirty patients were treated by Gyeok pal sang saeng Yeok chim Acupuncture. In order to evaluate the effect of the Gyeok pal sang saeng Yeok chim Acupuncture, the blood pressure and pulse rate were measured before and after Acupuncture procedure total 10 times. Results : There were significant decrease in the systolic blood pressure and significant decrease in the diastolic blood pressure treated by Gyeok pal sang saeng Yeok chim Acupuncture 10 times but pulse rate was not significantly decreased. The effect of Gyeok pal sang saeng Yeok chim Acupuncture by measurement time on blood pressure were follows: In a systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure was gradually deceased significantly from 1st to 10th but pulse rate was not significantly decreased. Conclusion : These results suggest that Gyeok pal sang saeng Yeok chim Acupuncture is effective in decreasing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.67-72
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• 2008

Objectives : The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of a 4 weeks Meridian Tai Ji exercise treatment on blood pressure reducing in hypertensive patients. Methods : We measured the blood pressure of 3 patients who were visited in the Gwacheon Health center from 21th November 2007 to 17th December 2007. Eligible participants had systolic blood pressure ${\geq}$ 120 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ${\geq}$ 80 mmHg with antihypertensive drug. Blood pressure measurements were after the patient had been in rest for at least 10 minute. Twelve sessions of Meridian Tai Ji exercise treatment over 4 weeks were performed in the patients. Blood pressure were measured twice before and after each session. Results : After 4 weeks, blood pressure reduction was observed in the treatment patients, with an average decline of systolic blood pressure up to 5.67 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure up to 0.17 mmHg. But, it was not statistically significant. Blood pressure increased between measurements taken before and after an Meridian Tai Ji exercise treatment session, although individual responses were quite variable. No significant difference was found in the immediate effect. Conclusion : Twelve sessions of Meridian Tai Ji exercise treatment do not seem to control hypertension. Further research is required to determine whether Meridian Tai Ji exercise treatment can enhance clinical management of hypertension if it is used in combination with more enrolled participants, over longer periods, or randomized controlled trial.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.23 no.6
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• pp.165-176
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• 2006

Objectives : Aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of Korean Hwa-Acupuncture in hypertensive patients. Methods: We measured the blood pressure of 14 patients who were admitted in the Oriental Medical Clinic of Balance & Harmony Korean Acupuncture Association from 25th March 2006 to 21th July 2006. Eligible participants had systolic blood pressure ${\geq}120mmHg$ diastolic blood $pressure{\geq}80mmHg$. Blood pressure and pulse rate measurements were after the patient had been bed rest for at least 30 min. 10 times of Hwa-Acupuncture treatment over 3 weeks period were performed in the patiants. To evaluate the effect of the Hwa-Acupuncture, the blood pressure, pulse rate were measured 2 times before and after each acupuncture treatment for total of 10 times. Results : After 3 weeks, there were significant decreased in the systolic blood pressure(P<0.0297) and significant decreased in diastolic blood pressure(P<0.0223) treated by Hwa-Acupuncture 10 times but pulse rate was failed to decreased. The effects of Hwa-Acupuncture by measuring time on blood pressure were as follows : systolic blood pressure were deceased significantly from 1st to 10th visit (P<0.0207) but diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate was not decreased significantly. Conclusion : The results suggest that Hwa-Acupuncture is effective in decreasing the systolic blood pressure.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.13-22
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• 2008

Objectives : Aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of Gyeok-Pal Sang-Saeng-Yeok-Chim acupuncture treatment in hypertensive patients. Methods : The research subjects were a total of 26 hypertension patients. Eligible participants had systolic blood pressure ${\geq}140mmHg$ or diastolic blood pressure ${\geq}90mmHg$ with antihypertensive drug. Both the experimental and control group were divided into 13 participants respectively with homogeneous consideration. The experimental group had acupuncture treatment, Gyeok-Pal Sang-Saeng-Yeok-Chim, whereas the control group didn't have any treatment. Blood pressure was measured before and after acupuncture treatment for a total of 12 times. Results : After 4 weeks of treatment we could identify a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in acupuncture, Gyeok-Pal Sang-Saeng-Yeok-Chim, treated group compared to that of control group. The given results by measuring time on blood pressure were as follows: Significant decrease in systolic blood pressure from the $1^{st}$ to $12^{th}$ day of visit(P<0.05) while diastolic blood pressure did not show significant decrease. Conclusions : The results suggest that Gyeok-Pal Sang-Saeng-Yeok-Chim acupuncture treatment is effective in decreasing blood pressure but with statistical restriction compared to that of control group.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.87-95
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• 2007

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of S'NC nerve control treatment in hypertensive patients. Methods: We measured the blood pressure of 5 patients who were admitted in the Oriental Medical Clinic of S'NC Medicine Research Institute from 19th April 2007 to 29th June 2007. Eligible participants had systolic blood pressure ${\ge}$140mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ${\ge}$90mmHg. Blood pressure measurements were after the patient had been in bed rest for at least 10 min. Ten sessions of S'NC nerve control treatment over 2 weeks were performed in the patients. Blood pressure were measured twice before and after each treatment. Results : After 2 weeks, blood pressure reduction was observed in the treatment patients, with an average decline of systolic blood pressure up to 21mmHg and diastolic blood pressure up to 20mmHg. But, there were not statiscally significant The effects of S'NC nerve control treatment by measuring time on blood pressure were as follows: In a systolic blood pressure(p=0.087) and diastolic blood pressure(p=0.609) was gradually deceased not significantly from 1st to 10th. Conclusion: These results suggest that S'NC nerve control treatment may be efficacious in decreasing arterial blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Controlled trials investigating the efficacy of S'NC nerve control treatment for lowering blood pressure are warranted.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.27-41
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• 2007

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of Korean Gogoon Acupuncture in hypertensive patients. Methods : We measured the blood pressure of 17 patients who were admitted in the Oriental Medical Clinic of Gogoon Institute from 14th April 2006 to 29th August 2006. Eligible participants had systolic blood pressure ${\geq}120$ mmHg or diastolic blood $pressure{\geq}80$ mmHg. Blood pressure and pulse rate measurements were after the patient had been in bed rest for at least 30 min. Six sessions of Gogoon Acupuncture treatment over three weeks were performed in the patients. Blood pressure and pulse rate were measured twice before and after each acupuncture treatment. Results : After 3 weeks, there were significant decreases in systolic blood pressure(p=0.0028), diastolic blood pressure (p=0.0111) and pulse rate (p=0.0150). The effects of Gogoon Acupuncture by measuring time on blood pressure were as follows : In a systolic blood pressure (p<.0001) and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.0028) was gradually deceased significantly from 1st to 6th but pulse rate was not significantly decreased. Conclusions : Controlled trials investigating the efficacy of Gogoon acupuncture for lowering blood pressure are warranted.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.300-305
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• 1991

To investigate possible effects of buckwheat on blood glucose level and blood pressure, Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups and fed either AIN-76 diet or modified AIN-76 diet with buckwheat flour for 4 weeks. At the end of experiment, determinations of blood pressure and blood glucose level(glucose tolerance test) were performed. In order to determine insulin levels in both fasted and glucose loaded serum, the animals in both groups were subdivided into two groups. Blood pressure was slightly decreased in the group fed buckwheat( 6mmHg) but not significantly. Glucose tolerance curve of the animal fed buckwheat flour showed clearly different pattern from that of the control group with decreasing tendency. Mobilization of serum insulin was 1.5 times faster in buckwheat group than in control group 1 hour after glucose loading. Further research is needed to find what substance(s) in buckwheat do this role.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.70-76
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• 2001

Objective : In order to study effects of decreasement of blood pressure on hypertension patients by moxibustion a clinical study was performed. Methods : Moxibustion at Quchi(LI11), Guanyan(CV4) 10 times on 25 hyper tension patients who were treated via opd on Dong-Eui Oriental Medical Hospital. Results : 1. After 10 times moxibustion at Quchi(LI11), Guanyan(CV4),the systolic blood pressure were decreased 16.5% degree. 2. After 10 times moxibustion at Quchi(LI11), Guanyan(CV4),the diastolic blood pressure were decresed 26.6% degree. 3. Subjective symptoms(i.e. headache, dizziness, heat in the upper part of the body, dyspnea etc) were decresed after 10 times moxibustion at Quchi(LI11), Guanyan(CV4). Conclusion : Continous Moxibustion at Quchi(LI11), Guanyan(CV4) implies decreasement of blood pressure and improvement of subjective symptoms.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.37-50
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• 2006

Objectives : The aim of the study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of Hwang-gu Acupuncture in hypertensive patients. Methods : We measured the blood pressure of the patients who were admitted in the Oriental Medical Clinic of Brother from 25th November 2005 to 27th March 2006. We included the patients only in case of the systolic blood pressure was over 140mmHg or diastolic blood pressure was over 90mmHg, Twenty two patients were treated by Hwang-gu Acupuncture. In order to evaluate the effect of the Hwang-gu Acupuncture, the blood pressure was measured before and after Acupuncture procedure total 4 times, 10times. Results : There were a significant decrease in the systolic blood pressure and significant decrease in the diastolic blood pressure by Hwang-gu Acupuncture 4 times. The effect of Hwang-gu Acupuncture by measurement time on blood pressure were follows: In a systolic blood pressure was gradually deceased significantly from 1st to 4th but diastolic blood pressure was significantly decreased after 2nd and 4th only. Conclusions : These results suggest that Hwang-gu Acupuncture is effective in decreasing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.