Effects of electroacupuncture on intraocular pressure and hemodynamic parameters in isoflurane anesthetized dogs.
J Vet Med Sci
; 69(11): 1163-5, 2007 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-18057831
ABSTRACT
The effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on intraocular pressure (IOP) and hemodynamic parameters were evaluated in isoflurane anesthetized 10 (5 males, 5 females) normal mongrel dogs (8.1-9.8 kg, 6-8 years old). After determination of baseline IOP and hemodynamic parameters (cardiac index, systolic arterial pressure, diastolic arterial pressure, heart rate and systemic vascular resistance index), EA was applied at 3 acupoints (LI-4, LIV-3 and GB-37) for 20 min. After the EA treatment, IOP was significantly decreased in the both eyes (p<0.05). However, there were not significant differences in hemodynamic parameters between those of before and after EA treatment. From these results, the EA treatment at LI-4, LIV-3 and GB-37 would be considered one of the valuable methods for the IOP treatment in dogs.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Eletroacupuntura
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Anestésicos Inalatórios
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Cães
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Hemodinâmica
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Pressão Intraocular
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Isoflurano
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vet Med Sci
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos