Fig. 5.
Group comparison of the changes in SBP and DBP at 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks with electroacupuncture (EA) treatment at active and control acupoints (see text for definitions[45]). The changes in SBP were different at week eight in the two groups of patients with treatment at PC5-6 + ST36-37 and LI6-7 + GB37-39 (panel A). Acupuncture treatment at PC5-6 + ST36-37 acupoints for eight weeks decreased average DBP compared to control treatment (panel B). *, indicates significant difference bettween the groups[45]. w, week(s).