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Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, with significant global economic impacts exceeding US$891 billion annually.
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Acupuncture is widely used in stroke rehabilitation, showing potential benefits in dysphagia, depressive symptoms, and cognitive impairment.
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The clinical efficacy of acupuncture remains uncertain due to varying outcomes, study designs, and unresolved methodological issues.
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Emerging research highlights the role of metabolic reprogramming in ischemic stroke, linking acupuncture to mitochondrial function and oxidative stress.
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Future studies should adopt biomarker-anchored, phenotype-specific designs to clarify acupuncture's role in ischemic stroke recovery.
