Alcoholism and Stroke Therapy and Treatment with HBOT-
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy used to repair brain cells

60 year old male; 1 month post embolic stroke right middle cerebral artery.

Chronic heavy drinker. Developed atrial fibrillation, likely secondary to the alcohol.

• Severe weakness left side of body; profound left-sided neglect. Noticeable cognitive deterioration (power of attorney to son).

First scan: Multiple areas of decreased perfusion in frontal & temporal lobes.

• Slightly coarse appearance to brain surface. Note large gap on left side of each image denoting right hemispheric stroke.

1 month of HBOT treatments:

• Dramatic improvement in cognition, speed of thinking, decrease in neglect.
• Markedly improved motor function on left side of body.
• Rescinded power of attorney & resumed active pursuit of business affairs.

Second scan: Improved flow to all lobes. Global smoothing of brain surface.