Tim Brunson DCH

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Cardiac tamponade caused by acupuncture: A review of the literature.

Posted At : August 2, 2011 1:32 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Acupuncture


This systematic review aims to summarize all reported cases of cardiac tamponade after acupuncture. Five electronic databases and our own files were searched for reports of cardiac tamponade after acupuncture. No restrictions in time or language were imposed. Data were extracted by two independent reviewers according to predefined criteria. We found a total of 26 cases. In 14 patients, the complications were fatal. In most instances, there is little doubt about causality. We conclude that cardiac tamponade is a serious, often fatal complication after acupuncture. As it is theoretically avoidable, acupuncturists should be trained to minimize the risk.

Int J Cardiol. 2011 Jun 16;149(3):287-9. Epub 2010 Nov 19. Ernst E, Zhang J.

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