Acupuncture has been used to treat stroke for thousands of years in Asian countries such as China and South Korea. The results of a study published in the international academic journal Healthcare in 2022 showed that acupuncture treatment for ischemic stroke can reduce the morbidity rate of complications and the risk of death.
Stroke is a serious illness that can happen suddenly and is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Moreover, stroke has a high recurrence rate and leaves patients prone to complications. There are two main types of strokes—ischemic, and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke, also known as cerebral infarction, is the most common type. Factors such as being overweight or obese, high blood pressure, and diabetes may increase the risk of the disease. In addition, some preliminary studies have shown that infection with COVID-19 may also increase the risk of ischemic stroke….