# Acupoints for Cardiac Surgery

2 sourced protocols for Cardiac Surgery. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/cardiac-surgery

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.4103/2468-5658.179743 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | CV14 (Great Palace Gate), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.4103/2468-5658.179743 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI04 | Junction Valley | Large Intestine Meridian | On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| CV14 | Great Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 6 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |

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