Influence of Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Myocardial Ischemia
Mayo Clinic
Summary
This study is being done to observe the effects of treatment from a device called the Bioboosti which utilizes pulsed electromagnetic waves on its ability to improve blood flow to the heart tissue in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Description
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a noninvasive technique, which provides low field electromagnetic stimulation. The therapy of PEMF is achieved by altering biological and physiological systems via low energy and non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. PEMF therapy was originally used clinically to manage osteoarthritis related pain and stiffness and to augment bone healing. In addition, recent research has explored the beneficial therapeutic effect of PEMF on microvasculature and circulation. More recently, research interest has been toward the effect of PEMF on various targets, inc…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Known cardiac ischemia, who are non revascularizable, or have not and will not be undergo coronary intervention for the duration of their participation in the study. * Evidence of ischemia from previous clinical tests (echo, nuclear, standard ECG from past 6 months). * Left Ventricular Ejection fraction \> 40% by echo (evaluated last 3 months). * Able to complete a cardiopulmonary exercise test without significant non cardiac limitations, primarily orthopedic. * On guideline directed optimal therapy for stable ischemia. Exclusion Criteria: * Anemi…
Interventions
- DevicePulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a noninvasive technique, which provides low field electromagnetic stimulation. The therapy of PEMF is achieved by altering biological and physiological systems via low energy and non-ionizing electromagnetic fields.
- DeviceInactive Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
PEMF device that turns on but does not provide any electromagnetic stimulation
Locations (2)
- Mayo Clinic in ArizonaScottsdale, Arizona
- Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, Minnesota