Peculiaities of the influence of general aerocryotherapy on the cardiovascular system of the patients presenting with arterial hypertension

The results of a clinical study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of general air cryotherapy at a temperature of -110-120 oC are presented. This physiotherapeutic method was used for heat elimination from the entire surface of the human body as a component of combined rehabilitative treatment of 68 patients presenting with mild arterial hypertension (AH). An approach to the practical application of this method and the comprehensive assessment of its efficacy has been developed. Objective evidence has been obtained that general air cryotherapy produces a well-apparent and long-lasting therapeutic effect, reduces arterial pressure, improves the quality of life of the patients with AH, and significantly enhances the endurance of the cardiovascular system in comparison with standard hypotensive therapy.

arterial hypertension, general air cryotherapy, cardiovascular system, exercise tolerance test