What is IHHT®?
The meaning of hypoxic and hyperoxic phases, the measured response and clinical supervision.
For patients and families
ReOxy® information for patients and families
Read what ReOxy® is intended for, what happens in a session and which questions you can ask your doctor.
Only your doctor can decide whether this treatment is suitable for you.
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- What ReOxy® is intended for
- What happens in a session
- Questions to ask your doctor
- How to find a clinic
- How to report a side effect
- Answers to common questions
Information for patients in Switzerland
Patient information for Switzerland is not published on this website.
If you have questions about your treatment, please talk to your doctor.
Report a side effect or a problem
To report a side effect, an incident or a complaint related to ReOxy®, please write to [email protected].
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Availability varies by country.
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Intended use
What is ReOxy® intended for?
Intended use: improvement of physical exercise capacity in adult and senior patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
For use in a clinical environment under professional supervision and according to a doctor's prescription.
With ReOxy®, you breathe through a mask while a sensor measures your oxygen saturation and pulse. These measurements help guide the exposure and recovery phases for your individual response. The treatment takes place in a clinic under professional supervision and on a doctor's prescription.
Your doctor decides
Only your doctor can decide whether this treatment is suitable for you.
What the words mean
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Coronary artery disease affects the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle.
- Physical exercise capacity
- Physical exercise capacity describes how much physical activity a person can manage.
When ReOxy® is not used
Some medical conditions make this treatment unsuitable. The instructions for use contain a full list of contraindications, warnings and precautions. Your doctor reviews these before treatment.
Contraindications and safety information
Source: ReOxy Instructions for Use TD075530 Rev.9, §§3.3.2–3.3.3. The physician must review the full instructions and the patient’s current condition before treatment.
- Acute cerebrovascular events within the previous six months
- Acute forms of ischaemic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction
- Heart failure NYHA class III–IV
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or bronchial asthma with significant respiratory distress (SpO₂ below 90%)
- Renal failure
- Oncological diseases
- Systemic diseases
- Severe psychiatric diseases
- Individual intolerance to oxygen deficiency
- Severe systemic non-cardiac disease
- Acute inflammatory diseases
- Acute somatic diseases
- Congenital or acquired defects of the heart and major vessels
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Patients with silent myocardial ischaemia require ECG monitoring during testing and treatment. Report chest discomfort, headache, dizziness, sleepiness or feeling unwell to the supervising clinical staff. These are possible reactions listed in the IFU; the list does not replace its complete warnings and precautions.
Please talk to your doctor.
The process
What happens in a session
These steps describe how treatment with ReOxy® is organised in the clinic.
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Step 1: Your doctor's prescription
For use in a clinical environment under professional supervision and according to a doctor's prescription.
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Step 2: Before the first session: the Hypoxic Test
The Hypoxic Test characterises the individual oxygen-saturation and pulse response before treatment. The supervising physician confirms the treatment parameters.
In plain words: before treatment, a Hypoxic Test measures your response to a controlled change in the oxygen level. The supervising physician confirms the treatment parameters.
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Step 3: Each session
Session duration and the number of cycles are set for the individual treatment plan. Each cycle is guided by the patient’s measured response, and recovery continues until baseline SpO₂ is restored.
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Step 4: What you will notice during a session
During a session, staff fit the mask and finger sensor. You remain at rest while the device alternates exposure and recovery phases and records your response. Tell the staff if you feel uncomfortable or unwell.
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Step 5: How many sessions
Your doctor decides how many sessions are planned.
For your appointment
Questions to ask your doctor
Take this list to your appointment. You can print it and write down the answers.
Information for your doctor
Your doctor can find professional information in the area for healthcare professionals.
Area for healthcare professionalsMy questions for the doctor
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- Is my exercise capacity limited because of my coronary artery disease?
- Could treatment with ReOxy be an option for me?
- Are there reasons why it would not be suitable for me?
- How many sessions would be planned, and how would progress be assessed?
- Where would the sessions take place, and how long does each visit take?
- Who will be with me during a session?
- What should I tell the staff if I feel unwell during a session?
- What will it cost, and will my health insurance pay for it?
- Can a family member come with me?
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Finding care in your area
Availability varies by country. Ask your doctor about suitable local services and confirm availability directly with the treating clinic.
Only your doctor can decide whether this treatment is suitable for you.
Questions to ask your doctorSafety reporting
Report a side effect or a problem
To report a side effect, an incident or a complaint related to ReOxy®, please write to [email protected].
- If you feel unwell during a session, tell the clinic staff straight away.
- In an emergency, call 112.
E-mail: [email protected]
Knowledge base
Articles and common questions
Six short articles in plain language, with practical questions for your treating clinic.
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Article 1 -
Article 2 How a course of sessions works
The initial assessment, Hypoxic Test, supervised sessions and individual treatment plan.
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Article 3 Who ReOxy® is intended for
The intended use, coronary artery disease and the role of your doctor in deciding suitability.
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Article 4 When ReOxy® is not used
Contraindications, safety information and what to report to the clinical team.
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Article 5 Questions to ask your doctor
Nine questions to take to your appointment, including supervision, costs and assessment.
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Article 6 How to find a clinic
How to check local availability and practical arrangements before booking.
Common questions
What is ReOxy® intended for?
Intended use: improvement of physical exercise capacity in adult and senior patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
For use in a clinical environment under professional supervision and according to a doctor's prescription.
What is IHHT®?
In IHHT®, phases of reduced oxygen (hypoxic phase) alternate with phases of increased oxygen (hyperoxic recovery phase).
IHHT® is a sequence of breathing phases with lower and higher oxygen levels. ReOxy® measures your oxygen saturation and pulse to help guide the exposure and recovery phases according to your response.
Could ReOxy® be suitable for me?
Your doctor decides this after reviewing your health, treatment goals and the contraindications in the instructions for use. The website cannot assess your eligibility.
Where does treatment take place, and do I need a prescription?
For use in a clinical environment under professional supervision and according to a doctor's prescription.
Ask the clinic how to arrange the assessment and visits.
What happens before the first session?
The Hypoxic Test characterises the individual oxygen-saturation and pulse response before treatment. The supervising physician confirms the treatment parameters.
In plain words: the clinical team reviews your health and performs an initial Hypoxic Test to assess your response. The supervising physician confirms the treatment parameters before treatment begins.
How long does a session take?
Session duration and the number of cycles are set for the individual treatment plan. Each cycle is guided by the patient’s measured response, and recovery continues until baseline SpO₂ is restored.
The treatment parameters and total visit time depend on your plan. The clinic will confirm how long to allow, including preparation and review.
How many sessions will I need?
Your doctor decides how many sessions are planned.
Ask how progress will be assessed and when the treatment plan will be reviewed.
What will I feel during a session?
You wear a breathing mask and a finger sensor while resting under supervision. People can experience effects such as sleepiness, dizziness or headache. Tell the staff immediately if you feel uncomfortable or unwell. Ask the clinic to explain the complete safety information before starting.
When should ReOxy® not be used?
The instructions for use list conditions in which treatment should not be used. Your doctor must review the full list and your current health. Ask the clinic for that information and discuss any concerns before treatment.
Read the contraindications and safety information above. Ask your clinic for the complete current Instructions for Use.
What does treatment cost, and will my health insurance pay?
Costs and coverage depend on the clinic, treatment plan, country and insurer. Confirm the price and any insurance arrangements before booking treatment.
Is ReOxy® available in my country?
Availability varies by country.
Availability alone does not determine whether treatment is appropriate for you.
How do I find a clinic?
Ask your doctor about suitable local services and confirm availability directly with the treating clinic. The clinic can explain appointments, assessment and costs.
Can AiMediq give me personal medical advice?
We are unable to give personal medical advice or assess whether a treatment is suitable for you. Please discuss your question with your doctor.
How do I report a side effect?
If you feel unwell during a session, tell the clinical staff immediately.
To report a side effect, an incident or a complaint related to ReOxy®, please write to [email protected].
In an emergency, call 112.
Who makes ReOxy®?
AiMediq's dosing principle became ReOxy® through medical-device engineering with Bitmos — respiratory technology, patient monitoring and medical software. Gas-system performance and quality are checked in a dedicated test facility, separate from assembly.
Bitmos GmbH, Germany, is the legal manufacturer. The product information for your country identifies the applicable model and documentation.
Important information
Intended use: improvement of physical exercise capacity in adult and senior patients with coronary artery disease. ReOxy® is used only in clinical settings, under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals and on a doctor's prescription. Only your doctor can decide whether this treatment is suitable for you. Individual results vary and no particular outcome can be guaranteed. This information does not replace medical advice. Please read the information on contraindications and talk to your doctor.