Added Oxygen During Stroke Reduces Brain Tissue Damage

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Added Oxygen During Stroke Reduces Brain Tissue Damage

Scientists have countered findings of previous clinical trials by showing that giving supplemental oxygen to animals during a stroke can reduce damage to brain tissue surrounding the clot. the timing of the delivery of 100 percent oxygen -- either by mask or in a hyperbaric chamber -- is critical to achieving the benefit, however.

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Supplemental oxygen during stroke is effective to combat brain tissue damage

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