Evidence for increasing patency of the foramen ovale in divers

Peter Germonpre; Francis Hastir; Paul Dendale; Alessandro Marroni; Anne Florence Nguyen; Costantino Balestra

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.026

Evidence for increasing patency of the foramen ovale in divers

Peter Germonpre
, Francis Hastir
, Paul Dendale
, Alessandro Marroni
, Anne Florence Nguyen
, Costantino Balestra

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Abstract

Using a standardized contrast-enhanced transesophageal echocardiographic technique, a group of divers was reexamined for the presence and size of patent foramen ovale (PFO) 7 years after their initial examinations. Unexpected but significant increases in the prevalence and size of PFO were found, suggesting a possible increasing risk for decompression sickness in these divers over time.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	912-915
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Cardiology
Volume	95
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.026
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2005

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