Abstract: Objective To observe the nucha electrical acupuncture Intervening at early times preventing the occurrence of poststroke depression(PSD)in acute cerebral infarction(ACI)patients.MethodsACI patients whose scores of Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression(HAMD-24)were not above to the the level of mild depression were divided into acupuncture group(30 cases)and control group(30 cases).They were assessed with HAMD-24 before and after treatment respectively.ResultsThere were 5 cases in acupuncture group whose scores of HAMD-24 were above the level of depression,which were mild in 3 cases,medium in 1 case,severe in 1 cases.While there were 12 cases in control group,which were mild in 6 cases,medium in 4 cases,severe in 2 cases(P<0.05).ConclusionThe nucha electrical acupuncture intervening early can reduce the incidence and relieve the degree of PSD.

Key words: nucha electrical acupuncture, poststroke depression, prevention