Acupuncture Points for Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation:

Points cited for Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian4 of 4
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian4 of 4
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian3 of 4
  • PC05Intermediary MessengerPericardium Meridian3 of 4
  • ST37Upper Great HollowStomach Meridian3 of 4
  • TB04Yang PoolTriple Burner Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · ST37 · HT07 · PC05 · PC06 · TB04

Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 10 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2015/613970 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST37, HT07, PC05, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3390/medicina58010041 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

ST36 · HT07 · PC06

Point 1 of 3

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Needling · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.15537/smj.2015.11.12891 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, HT07, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/613970 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

ST36 · ST37 · PC05 · PC06

Point 1 of 4

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013180 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST37, PC05, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/613970 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

ST36 · ST37 · HT07 · PC05 · PC06

Point 1 of 5

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture + Press needles

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3390/medicina58010041 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST37, HT07, PC05, PC06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/613970 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 4 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling2 of 4
  • Electroacupuncture2 of 4
  • Press needles1 of 4

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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