Potential mechanisms for the effects of far-infrared on the cardiovascular system: a review

Richard Shemilt; Hala Bagabir; Chim Lang; Faisel Khan

doi:10.1024/0301-1526/a000752

Potential mechanisms for the effects of far-infrared on the cardiovascular system: a review

Richard Shemilt, Hala Bagabir, Chim Lang, Faisel Khan (Lead / Corresponding author)

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Abstract

Far-infrared (FIR) is a form of thermal radiation, which may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. Clinical studies suggest that FIR irradiation may have therapeutic effects in heart failure, myocardial ischaemia and may improve flow and survival of arteriovenous fistula. Animal studies have suggested a wide range of potential mechanisms involving endothelial nitric oxide synthase and nitric oxide bioavailability, oxidative stress, heat shock proteins and endothelial precursor cells. However, the exact cellular and molecular mechanism of FIR on the cardiovascular system remains elusive. The purpose of this review is to discuss the current literature, focusing on mechanistic studies involving the cardiovascular system, and with a view to highlighting areas for future investigation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	303-312
Number of pages	10
Journal	VASA
Volume	48
Issue number	4
Early online date	13 Nov 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1024/0301-1526/a000752
Publication status	Published - Jul 2019

Keywords

Far-infrared
endothelial function
inflammation
nitric oxide
oxidative stress

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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