by Extivita | Dec 1, 2014 | Stroke
Abstract: Hypobaric hypoxia decreases exercise capacity and causes hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and pulmonary hypertension. The phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor sildenafil is a pulmonary vasodilator that may improve exercise capacity at altitude. We aimed to...
by Extivita | Jul 27, 2007 | Buerger's Disease
Abstract: Many patients suffering from severe ischemic limb disease inevitably experience amputation, despite intensive therapies. Sympathectomy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are optional therapies for patients with peripheral circulation disorders. Recently, several...
by Extivita | Apr 25, 2001 | Stroke
Abstract: Increased ambient pressure and oxygen partial pressure (pO2) influence cardiovascular regulation during diving and caisson work. We measured the cardiac output (Q) in subjects who practiced moderate work at a usual diving depth of 30 m. In 23 healthy male...
by Extivita | Jun 3, 1999 | Chronic Heart Failure
Abstract: The study concerned the possibility of using echocardiography after hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO2) to detect viable myocardium. Results were compared with dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE). Seventeen patients with left ventricular dysfunction were...
by Extivita | Nov 1, 1992 | Chronic Heart Failure
Abstract: To evaluate the potential for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) to produce transient improvement in function in areas of myocardium ischemic at rest (hibernating myocardium), 24 patients were studied within 1 week of acute myocardial infarction. Results were compared...