Cryotherapy Contraindications
Cardiovascular
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Ischemic heart disease
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Diseases of the myocardium or the mitral apparatus
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Valve disorders: aortic valve stenosis and mitral valve stenosis
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Cardiac pacemaker
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Symptomatic cardio vascular disease
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Cardiac arrhythmias
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Cardiac Stint within the previous 6 months
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Acute or recent myocardial infarction
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Severe Hypertension (BP> 180/100)
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Unstable angina pectoris
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Printzmetal syndrome
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Unstable coronary artery disease
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Arrhythmia at a rate higher than 100 strokes per minute
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Bleeding disorders
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Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
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Severe anemia
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Local blood flow disturbances
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Intermittent claudication (also called peripheral arterial disease)
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Ischemic heart disease
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Thromboembolic changes and inflammation in the venous system (Venous thrombosis, Arterial Thrombosis)
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NeurologicalRespiratory
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Sympathetic neuropathy
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Central nervous system disease
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Uncontrolled seizures
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Epileptic seizures
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Symptomatic-lung disorders
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COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Acute respiratory diseases of various origin
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Venous blood leaks in the lungs
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Cerebral Psychological
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Acute cerebral hemorrhage or a stroke in the past
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Acute or recent cerebral vascular accident
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
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Mental disorders, which may prevent adequate co-operation with the patient in the chamber
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Excessive emotional lability, expressed inter alia, in excessive excitability.
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Claustrophobia (fear of small or confined spaces)
Disorders/DiseasesInfections
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Raynaud disease
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Cancer/tumor - all types
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Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases
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Gangrenous lesions
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Open wounds and ulcers
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Mild infections and worse
ImmunologicalCold Hypersensitivty / Cold Intolerance
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Agammaglobulinemia
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Cryofibrinogenemia
Cold Urticaria - Also known as hives. A release of histamine during re-warming after a period of cooling, causing red, itchy welts on the skin.
Cold Erythema -A rash, characterised by redness and itching, caused by exposure to cold. Can cause severe pain and muscular spasms.
Cold Hemoglobinuria - When red blood cells break down so quickly that some haemoglobin cannot combine with blood proteins.
Endocrine
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Hypothyroidism
Other
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Pregnancy
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Emaciation and hypothermia
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Effects of drugs, especially antipsychotics and alcohol.
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Persons younger than 18 years old (parental consent is required for treatment)
The list above is for informational purposes only.
Please consult your doctor for medical advice