Glossary
Angiogenesis
The growth of new blood vessels — a key long-term effect of HBOT.
Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels from existing ones. Repeated hyperbaric sessions stimulate angiogenesis in oxygen-starved tissue, durably improving its blood supply — the basis of HBOT's benefit in radiation injury and chronic wounds.
More terms
Marx protocol
The staged HBOT-and-surgery approach for osteoradionecrosis of the jaw.
ATA
Atmospheres Absolute — the unit of pressure used in hyperbaric medicine.
Fibroblast
The cell that builds collagen and rebuilds wounds — and needs oxygen to work.
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung — the one absolute contraindication to HBOT.