Neurological research
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Neurological research · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialPercutaneous mastoid electrical stimulator alleviates autonomic dysfunction in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Poststroke prognosis is associated with autonomic status. The purpose of our study was to determine whether percutaneous mastoid electrical stimulator (PMES) can alleviate abnormal heart rate variability (HRV) and improve clinical outcome. ⋯ PMES was a safe, effective, and low-cost therapy to alleviate HRV and could significantly reduce mortality in the early recovery phase after acute ischemic stroke.