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
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