Evidence supporting the use of: Carbon Dioxide
For the health condition: Circulation (to the brain)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Carbon dioxide (CO2) has scientific validation for its use in supporting or treating cerebral circulation, primarily in acute medical settings. The physiological basis involves its role as a potent vasodilator for cerebral blood vessels. When arterial CO2 levels rise (hypercapnia), cerebral blood flow increases due to vasodilation, enhancing oxygen delivery to the brain. This effect has been leveraged in certain clinical scenarios, such as during neurosurgery or to prevent cerebral ischemia in cases of reduced perfusion.

Historically, controlled CO2 inhalation (carbogen, a mixture of CO2 and O2) was used experimentally and sometimes therapeutically to stimulate breathing or improve cerebral blood flow in various neurological conditions. Modern research has confirmed the dose-dependent relationship between arterial CO2 and cerebral perfusion. However, the therapeutic use of CO2 for chronic or outpatient management of cerebral circulation is limited due to risks like respiratory acidosis and lack of long-term efficacy data.

In summary, the use of CO2 to acutely increase cerebral blood flow is scientifically validated and employed in specific, controlled medical situations. Routine or unsupervised use is not supported, and its application remains largely restricted to acute interventions within clinical settings.

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Other health conditions supported by Carbon Dioxide

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