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Brain with stroke

STROKE AND HBOT

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shown promise in both the prevention and support of stroke recovery through multiple mechanisms.

STROKE & HYPERBARICS

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in 2020 was attributed to stroke. Each year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States experience a stroke, with around 610,000 being first-time occurrences. Stroke remains a leading cause of serious long-term disability in adults and significantly impacts mobility in more than half of survivors aged 65 and older.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shown promise in both the prevention and support of stroke recovery through multiple mechanisms. It may help precondition the brain by stimulating angiogenesis—encouraging the formation of new blood vessels—and enhancing cerebral circulation. This improved vascular network may reduce the risk of stroke and support neurological resilience.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has also been shown to support recovery in post-stroke patients. By delivering elevated levels of oxygen to areas of the brain with compromised blood flow—known as the penumbra—HBOT may help restore tissue function and promote healing. Notably, research indicates that these benefits can be observed even years after the initial stroke event.

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HOW HBOT CAN HELP

Stroke Prevention

  • Ameliorates Atherosclerosis

  • Decreases Oxidative Stress in the Brain

  • Preconditions the Brain to Enable Neuroprotective Properties

  • Stimulates Angiogenesis

Stroke Recovery

  • Accelerates Gross/Fine Motor Skills

  • Alleviates Spasticity

  • Clinical Improvement in Language Fluency

  • Enhances Stem Cell Proliferation & Mobilization

  • Escalates Neuroplasticity

  • Faster Overall Recovery

  • Improved Aphasia

  • Improves Mood

  • Improves Vision

  • Increases Penumbra Tissue Recovery

  • Promotes Neurogenesis

  • Reduces Paralysis

  • Stimulates Angiogenesis for Faster Reclamation

  • Improvement in Ataxia & Dysphagia

Dr Sonners with HBOT USA discusses Stroke and HBOT

STUDY

Brain Tissue Growth on HBOT Read More

Functional MRI (fMRI) Evaluation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Efficacy in Chronic Cerebral Stroke-Read More

HBOT Helps Lower Blood Sugars Read More

HBOT Improves Neurocognitive Functions of Post-Stroke Patients Read More

HBOT_s Effect on Cystain C Post-Stroke Read More​

Preconditioning the Brain with HBO Before Stroke_TBI to Reduce Damage Read More

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