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Acupuncture in Stroke Care: Clinical Experiences and Current Practice at

China Medical University Hospital

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Hung-Yu Huang, Hsien-Yin Liao* ,2,3
1 Department of Neurology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
2 School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical
University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
3 Department of Acupuncture, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
* E-mail: jamesliao1076@gmail.com

Abstract

Stroke remains a major global health burden, imposing substantial challenges on patients,
families, and society. In Taiwan, more than 30,000 new stroke cases occur annually, with stroke
consistently ranking among the top ten causes of death. Each year, approximately 437,000
individuals seek medical care for stroke, placing it as the seventh highest category in national
health insurance expenditures. While numerous studies have investigated the therapeutic effects

of acupuncture in stroke management, few have provided detailed and practical guidance on its
clinical application. This report, based on data from China Medical University in Taichung,
Taiwan, presents nearly a decade of integrative Western and Chinese medical treatment records

for hospitalized stroke patients and shares clinical insights on their management.

Keywords: Acupuncture; Stroke; Efficacy

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