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200687 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.200687 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2025-05 33 pages Anyaji, Joshua Pirie, Isabella Martin, Thomas MacCord, Kate Barrett, The Honors College School of Life Sciences Medicine can be defined as the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. In certain places, medicine is seen as a collection of various synthetic drugs that can cure numerous diseases and ailments, or it is seen as therapeutic procedures that will improve the body’s ability to prevent and fight certain illnesses. This paper aims to look at the makeup of the American medical industry and the Chinese medical system for cardiovascular disease to see how effective specific treatment methods are and how improvements to the healthcare system in the US can be made. In many Western societies, synthetic drugs are the most commonly prescribed agents. Most of these drugs are fast-acting, with the goal of providing an efficient solution to one or multiple negative symptoms a person is suffering from. However, other places view medicine as less synthetic, taking more of a naturopathic approach that focuses on overall health and wellness without intervention from pharmaceuticals. These types of treatments are often referred to as Complementary and alternative healthcare and medical practices (CAM). These practices can either be done on their own, incorporated into Western “standard” treatments, or used as a complement to these standard treatments. Through the analysis of medical journals and studies, sufficient evidence has been found that supports the use of acupuncture therapy as an effective standalone treatment for cardiovascular diseases like arrhythmias and hypertension, as well as an adjuvant therapy for more severe cardiovascular cases. This therapy has been analyzed from an economic perspective in terms of the financial effect it will have on patients. Significant data has been found supporting the cost efficiency of using acupuncture as adjuvant therapy, which is rooted in the basis that it keeps patients out of hospitals and prevents the need for surgery. Based on this research, it can be concluded that acupuncture should be more integrated into American medicine, with changes to the US healthcare system being made to focus on preventative care. Through changes to the US healthcare system and how care is delivered, acupuncture can smoothly transition into American medicine and become a key player in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. After examining the current limitations of the US healthcare system and analyzing the effectiveness and cost efficiency of acupuncture therapy, several solutions, such as adopting a value-based care system and cardiovascular care teams, have been proposed. CVD Acupuncture Healthcare System Cardiovascular Disease Management of Cardiovascular Disease Through the Integration of Acupuncture into US Healthcare