探討圍棋選手及空軍飛行員接受EECP療程後對腦血流及心力指標之影響

Exploring the effects of EECP treatment on cerebral blood flow and cardiac indexes among Go players and air force pilots

增強型體外反搏療法（Enhanced External Counter Pulsation, EECP）為一電腦控制之系統，配合病人之心臟循環週期同步施以外部壓力於下肢，用以增加心臟冠狀動脈之灌流壓力及血流，使缺氧的心肌得到較多的氧氣供應，達到改善血流的效果。圍棋是一種策略性棋類，是一項歷史悠久且對局複雜度較高的遊戲，目前圍棋在許多國家深受重視，台灣的職業賽是一盤棋通常都會下5小時以上，需要長時間精神力的集中，業餘賽事一盤大約1小時多，通常一天會下5-6盤，對體力跟腦力都是一項嚴苛的考驗，高強度的賽事使選手筋疲力盡。另外，我國空軍是擔任國家空防的主要軍種，在飛行訓練過程中，不只有飛行專業學術科及飛行操縱術科的訓練，體能也是需要有一定的標準，飛行員在飛行過程中，有時會因加速度導致供應腦部之血液突然降低，使飛行員昏迷失能，若此種缺血程度持續或更嚴重，腦部亦受缺血影響。通常發生於涉及加速度的圓周運動的空中特技飛行動作，本研究旨在探討圍棋選手及空軍飛行員接受EECP療程後對腦血流及心力指標之影響。

Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is a computer-controlled system that synchronizes with the cardiac cycle to apply external pressure to the lower limbs, thereby increasing coronary perfusion pressure and blood flow. This helps deliver more oxygen to hypoxic myocardial tissue and improves overall circulation. Go is a strategic board game with a long history and high complexity that requires intense mental concentration over extended periods. In Taiwan, professional Go matches can last more than five hours and amateur tournaments often compete in five or six games in a day, which poses a significant challenge to both mental and physical endurance.
On the other hand, the Republic of China Air Force plays a vital role in national defense. In addition to theoretical and operational training, pilots must meet strict physical standards. Pilots may experience decreased cerebral blood flow during flight due to acceleration forces, which can lead to loss of consciousness or impaired function. Such ischemic conditions typically occur during high-G maneuvers. This study aims to explore the effects of EECP on cerebral blood flow and cardiac performance indicators among Go players and Air Force pilots.