Ozone therapy in ischemic cerebro-vascular disease

Devesa, Evis.; ¹Silvia Menéndez; Maria M. Rodríguez; ¹Manuel Gómez; Josué Garcia; Ana Carballo & ¹Wilfredo Diaz

Dr. Salvador Allende Hospital, ¹National Center for Scientific Research, P. O. Box 6990, Havana, Cuba.

In: Ozone in Medicine: Proceedings of the 11^th Ozone World Congress (Stamford, CT., International Ozone Association, Pan American Committee) M-4-10-M-4-18, 1993.

Article written in English

Abstract

The cerebrovascular disease is an actual health problem, because of the high tendency to produce sequels in those who survive, limiting their physical capacities and their social and familiar development. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone therapy in cerebro vascular disease of ischemic type, in acute, ancient and chronic phase. Ozone was daily administered to 120 patients, during 21 days, by rectal insufflation, in doses according to the enzymatic status. These patients were evaluated by clinical examination and validity tests through the multidimensional evaluation method, before and at the end of the treatment. The clinical stage improved in 88 % of the total of patients treated, obtaining better results in those in acute phase. In the multidimensional evaluation all parameters measured improved, specially daily life activities.