Systematic Review Cureus 2026

Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Myocardial Injury and Inflammatory Biomarkers: A Systematic Review With Qualitative Synthesis

Almomany M, Rawashdeh Z, Alshyyab M, Alnabulsi A, Alodat L, Alshamaly S, et al. — Cureus, 2026

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Tier 1, Curated

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers reviewed existing studies to see how hyperbaric oxygen therapy affects heart damage and inflammation markers in adults.

What They Found

Five clinical studies involving 431 patients showed that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) reduced CPK levels by up to 35% and improved heart function in acute heart attacks. HBOT also lowered inflammation and heart damage markers after cardiac surgery and reduced inflammatory markers in chronic heart disease.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

The study's findings are limited because researchers could not combine data statistically due to differences between studies and missing information.

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Study Details

Study Type	Systematic Review
Category	Cardiac
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	42093774
Year Published	2026
Journal	Cureus

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Last reviewed: May 8, 2026 | Reviewed by: Canada Hyperbarics Editorial Team | Editorial process | Research sources | Counts & methodology