[Changes in autonomic regulation in patients with multiple sclerosis during hyperbaric oxygenation]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Physiology

Background:

• Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the central nervous system, impacting various bodily functions.
• Understanding vegetative reactivity is crucial for managing MS symptoms and treatment responses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate phase transitions in vegetative reactivity during hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) procedures in MS patients.
• To objectively assess adaptive reactions to therapeutic hyperoxia.

Main Methods:

• Monitoring vegetative changes in MS patients undergoing barotherapy (HBO).
• Utilizing a developed technology for appraising vegetative reactivity in therapeutic hyperoxia.

Main Results:

• Observed distinct phase transitions in vegetative reactivity during HBO therapy.
• Demonstrated the capability to objectively determine bodily adaptive reactions to hyperoxia.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a scientific basis for understanding vegetative responses to HBO in MS.
• Monitoring allows for individualized HBO dosing tailored to patient hyperoxia resistance.