Could acupuncture actually help protect stroke survivors from heart attacks?
After a stroke, the risk of a heart attack is dangerously high, especially in the first year.
A large study from Taiwan looked at over 70,000 stroke patients and found that those who received acupuncture had a lower risk of heart attacks compared to those who did not.
This was especially true for people aged 50 to 69.
This was an observational study, meaning it shows a connection, but not direct cause and effect.
However, the findings open the door to something promising.
Acupuncture may help reduce heart attack risk after stroke, but more research is needed to be sure.
And remember, the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.
There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.
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