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
DAN
Divers Alert Network — the 24/7 emergency resource for diving injuries.
ATA
Atmospheres Absolute — the unit of pressure used in hyperbaric medicine.
Boyle's Law
Gas volume shrinks as pressure rises — why bubbles shrink under recompression.
NCD 20.29
The Medicare National Coverage Determination that governs HBOT coverage.