Study of the Effect of Electroacupuncture Combination in Total Erythrocyte, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrite Values in Domestic Cat

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10.2991/absr.k.210420.032How to use a DOI?

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Domestic cat, electroacupuncture, erythrocyte, haemoglobin, hematocrit

Abstract

Acupuncture is an alternative treatment originating from China. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the condition of blood insufficiency including blood deficiency and blood stagnation. The study aimed to determine the effect of electroacupuncture on erythrocyte number, haemoglobin level and hematocrit value in the domestic cat (Felis domesticus). This study used an experimental method with 6 domestic cats divided into 2 treated groups consisting of group A and group B. Group A received electroacupuncture stimulation of acupoint including BL-18 (Ganshu), SP-6 (Sanyinjiao), SI-3 (Houxi) and group B received electroacupuncture stimulation of acupoint including ST-36 (Housanli), BL-19 (Danshu), LIV-3 (Taichong). The duration of the electroacupuncture is 5 times with a period of 3 days. The blood was examined before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the electroacupuncture treatment using haematology analyzer. Data were analyzed using the Paired-Samples T-Test. The result of the study showed there are no significant differences of erythrocyte number, haemoglobin level and hematocrit level on group A and group B (p>0.05). The conclusion is that electroacupuncture does not have a significant effect on total erythrocytes, hemoglobin levels and hematocrit values in domestic cats.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mudhita Zikkrullah Ritonga
AU  - Muhammad Jalaluddin
AU  - Wahyu Eka Sari
AU  - Triva Murtina Lubis
AU  - Indah Novicia Putri
AU  - Nurliana
AU  - Arman Sayuti
AU  - Teuku Zahrial Helmi
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/04/21
TI  - Study of the Effect of Electroacupuncture Combination in Total Erythrocyte, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrite Values in Domestic Cat
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Veterinary, Animal, and Environmental Sciences (ICVAES 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 149
EP  - 153
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/absr.k.210420.032
DO  - 10.2991/absr.k.210420.032
ID  - Ritonga2021
ER  -