UNASSIGNED: Electroacupuncture (EA) is an extension technique of acupuncture based on traditional acupuncture combined with modern electrotherapy. Here, we conducted a systematic review specifically to assess the effectiveness and safety of EA for acute @entity385 . Eight databases were searched for randomized-controlled clinical trials (RCTs) of EA for acute @entity385 published from inception to June 2013. Ultimately, 67 studies claimed to be RCTs. Eighteen studies with 1411 individuals were selected for the analyses, which got [Formula: see text] "yes" in the domains of Cochrane risk of bias tool. The meta-analysis showed a significant effect of EA for improving Barthel Index ([Formula: see text]), Fugl-Meyer Assessment ([Formula: see text]), National Institutes of Health @entity64 Scale ([Formula: see text]) and Revised Scandinavian @entity64 Scale ([Formula: see text]) compared with western conventional treatments (WCTs). In an analysis of the total clinical efficacy rate, there was a significant difference between EA and WCTs ([Formula: see text]). Adverse effects were monitored in 6 studies, and were well tolerated in all @entity64 @entity1 . According to the GRADE approach, the quality of evidence was mostly high or moderate. In conclusion, this systematic review revealed the evidence in support of the use of EA for acute @entity385 , although further larger sample-size and rigorously designed RCTs are required.

Electroacupuncture for Acute XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity64 :: ('MESH:D020521', 'Disease') :: ['stroke', 'Stroke'] @entity385 :: ('MESH:D002544', 'Disease') :: ['ischemic stroke']
@entity385 :: (MESH:D002544,Disease) :: ['Ischemic Stroke']
