PAROXYSMAL SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA MANAGED WITH ACUPRESSURE OF NEI-GUAN (PC6): THE REPORT OF A CASE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Authors

  • Pei-Chi Chou School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
  • Heng-Yi Chu Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v12i3.4

Keywords:

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), Nei-guan (PC6)

Abstract

Background: We described a 75-year-old man with a history of recurrent attacks of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). The patient presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of palpitations and chest tightness. Vagal stimulation maneuvers failed to convert the rhythm Materials and Methods: Acupressure was applied on Nei-Guan (PC6). Results: Acupressure applied on PC6 immediately converted the tachycardia to a normal sinus rhythm, thus successfully terminated an episode of PSVT complicated with hypotension and chest pain in the patient reported Conclusion: Acupressure of PC6 is easy to perform and safe, and can be done when other resuscitative measures are ongoing the same time. It is harmless and appropriate for certain groups of patients such as the elderly, children and pregnant women and worth trying before the administration of medication.

Author Biographies

Pei-Chi Chou, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.

No.91, Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan 40402, R.O.C., No.325,Sec.2,Chenggong Rd., Neihu District,Taipei City 114,Taiwan(R.O.C)

Heng-Yi Chu, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

No.91, Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan 40402, R.O.C., No.325,Sec.2,Chenggong Rd., Neihu District,Taipei City 114,Taiwan(R.O.C)

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Published

2015-04-04

How to Cite

Chou, P.-C., & Chu, H.-Y. (2015). PAROXYSMAL SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA MANAGED WITH ACUPRESSURE OF NEI-GUAN (PC6): THE REPORT OF A CASE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 12(3), 38–41. https://doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v12i3.4

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Case Report

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