Effect of conservative dive profiles on the occurrence of venous and arterial bubbles in divers with a patent foramen ovale: a pilot study

Int J Cardiol. 2014 Oct 20;176(3):1001-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.04.218. Epub 2014 Apr 26.
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Keywords: Conservative dive profile; Decompression sickness; Paradoxical embolism; Patent foramen ovale.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Decompression Sickness / diagnosis
  • Decompression Sickness / etiology
  • Decompression Sickness / prevention & control*
  • Diving / adverse effects*
  • Diving / physiology*
  • Female
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / complications*
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects