What Researchers Did
Researchers studied blood enzyme activity and heart rhythm changes in 24 men with ischemic heart disease before and after 10 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
The study found a strong link between the total peroxidase activity in the blood and changes in heart rhythm, as measured by the tension index. This was observed in 24 men, with an average age of 51, who received 10 HBOT sessions at 1.5-1.7 ATA for 60 minutes each.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
This early research suggests HBOT might influence biological markers related to heart health in patients with ischemic heart disease. However, HBOT is not a standard treatment for ischemic heart disease in Canada, and patients should discuss all treatment options with their doctor.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study was small, conducted many years ago, and only identified a correlation between markers, not a direct treatment effect on heart disease outcomes.