The effectiveness of risk mitigation interventions in divers with persistent (patent) foramen ovale.

CONCLUSIONS: PFO closure should be considered on an individual basis. In particular, individuals who are healthy, have a significant DCS burden, a large PFO or seek to pursue advanced diving may benefit from closure. PMID: 31177513 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Diving Hyperb Med Source Type: research