Stroke and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supports Stroke Recovery and Stroke Prevention

Stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and remains a significant contributor to adult disability, with 800,000 cases reported annually.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has demonstrated efficacy in both stroke prevention and treatment through various mechanisms.

HBOT can precondition the brain by stimulating angiogenesis, thereby creating additional circulatory pathways throughout the brain and potentially reducing the risk of stroke.

Additionally, this has proven beneficial for post-stroke patients, as heightened oxygen levels can aid in the recovery of compromised blood flow to the affected brain tissue (penumbra) and its functionality.

Advantages of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Stroke Recovery and Prevention

Research has showcased the following therapeutic advantages of HBOT for patients in stroke recovery, with potential preventive benefits for strokes.

Assisting Stroke Recovery with Hyperbaric Therapy

Potential Stroke Prevention through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Source: International Hyperbarics Association

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Clinical Research

The following research article underscores how hyperbaric oxygen therapy aided patients in stroke recovery..

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Aids Post-Stroke Patients

In January 2013, a prospective, randomized, controlled trial examined the effects of introducing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to post-stroke patients. A total of 59 participants, who had experienced a stroke 6 to 36 months prior and exhibited at least one motor dysfunction, were randomly divided into treated and cross-over groups. The treated group received two months of 40 one-hour HBOT sessions, while the cross-over group underwent evaluation after one month without HBOT and again after one month following HBOT, following the same treatment protocol. Physicians noted improved neurological function, brain activity, and quality of life in all treated patients after HBOT. SPECT imaging results, corroborating clinical improvements, suggested that HBOT could significantly enhance neurological outcomes in post-stroke patients, even during chronic stages. These findings indicated the potential activation of neuroplasticity long after the onset of damage.

Read “Hyperbaric Oxygen Induces Late Neuroplasticity in Post Stroke Patients – Randomized, Prospective Trial.”