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Warning: Do you Acupuncture? Know it’s Not Without Risks
Some A-Fib patients report acupuncture has helped with their symptoms.
If you decide to try acupuncture, be aware that it is not without risks. There have been reports of lung and bladder punctures, broken needles, needles left in after treatment, and allergic reactions to needles containing substances other than surgical steel. There is always the possibility of infection from unsterilized needles.
Acupuncture needles
The best guarantee of safety is to seek treatment from a properly trained and qualified practitioner who is licensed or certified. Always check their credentials. In the U.S., most states require a diploma from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Outside the U.S., check your national Accredited Registers for acupuncture practitioners.
To learn more about A-Fib and Acupuncture, see our articles:
• FAQs Natural Therapies Acupuncture: “What’s the research on acupuncture and Atrial Fibrillation? I’m willing to try it if it will help ease or reduce my A-Fib episodes”
• Acupuncture Helps A-Fib: Specific Acupuncture Sites Identified
