Can atrial fibrillation be treated with acupuncture?

Atrial fibrillation is the name of Western medicine, mainly manifested as panic, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), fatigue and other symptoms, can be attributed to Chinese medicine “palpitations” in the category, through the moxibustion of the heart Yu, danzhong, Neiguan and other acupoints, on the atrial fibrillation can play a certain role in assisting the treatment of atrial fibrillation. 1. heart Yu is located in the back, is located in the 5th thoracic vertebra under the spinous process, 1.5 inches aside, is the back of the heart Yu point, has the effect of tranquilizing the heart and tranquilize the mind, can be used for the treatment of cardiac disorders, alleviate the symptoms of palpitations. 2. Tanzhong is located in the chest, at the midpoint of the line between the two nipples, it is the collection point of the pericardium and the qi meeting point, adjacent to the heart and lungs, so it has the effect of regulating the heart and lungs and promoting qi and blood circulation (to promote the operation of gases so that the flow of blood), and it can be used to treat the heart, lungs and chest diseases. 3. Neiguan is located on the palm side of the forearm, 2 inches above the transverse line of the wrist, between the tendon of the palmaris longus tendon and the tendon of the radial flexor carpi radialis tendon, one of the eight chakra meeting points, intersecting the yinwei chakra, and for the pericardium meridian point, with the effect of tranquilizing the mind, analgesia and qi, which can be used to treat symptoms such as heart pain, palpitation and chest tightness. In addition to the above points, moxibustion Daling, Waiguan and other points can also play a role in relieving palpitations. However, it should be noted that atrial fibrillation is more dangerous, and it is difficult to cure it with moxibustion alone, which can only play an auxiliary role in regulating it. Patients with atrial fibrillation should follow the doctor’s instructions.