Hyperbaric oxygen may improve vascular endothelial function in patients undergoing coronary stent implantation.

Conclusion: Using HBO2 therapy as an adjunct treatment in patients undergoing coronary stent implantation may significantly improve vascular endothelial function. HBO2 therapy may have the potential to alter the course of coronary artery disease in the future. Further randomized, multicenter, prospective studies are needed.
PMID: 31051059 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Li Y, Hao YF, Wang T, Zhang JF, Liang Y, Xiao WL, Guo X Tags: Undersea Hyperb Med Source Type: research