Table 3.
The SNP-induced relaxations in the aorta and carotid arteries of the rats in the acupuncture and control groups
| Treatment | pD2 | Emax (%) |
|---|---|---|
| SNP relaxation of aortas | ||
| WKY control | 7.47 ± 0.26 | 98.0 ± 19.8 |
| SHR control | 7.56 ± 0.18 | 97.7 ± 11.4 |
| Sham-acupuncture | 7.52 ± 0.26 | 93.3 ± 17.8 |
| Acupuncture | 7.51 ± 0.27 | 101.6 ± 23.1 |
| SNP relaxation of carotid arteries | ||
| WKY control | 7.38 ± 0.07 | 100.3 ± 5.3 |
| SHR control | 7.48 ± 0.18 | 100.4 ± 16.1 |
| Sham-acupuncture | 7.63 ± 0.15 | 97.6 ± 8.8 |
| Acupuncture | 7.55 ± 0.15 | 101.8 ± 9.8 |
Data were expressed as means ± SD