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Old 06-05-08, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mukey
I'd really appreciate any diving related information.
As much as I hate quoting standard DAN answers without much additional info added, Jim Caruso is one guy I don't ever mind quoting.

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Originally Posted by Caruso
Also, in select cases, some people with stable atrial dysrhythmias (e.g., uncomplicated atrial fibrillation) may dive safely if a cardiologist determines that there are no other significant health problems.
-from DAN Divers Alert Network : Cardiovascular Fitness and Diving

I can only think of one other paper right now.

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Originally Posted by Bove
There are some young people, with no evidence of cardiac disease, who have atrial fibrillation. They are well controlled and have excellent exercise tolerance. They may need to be on anti-coagulation because of the risk of embolisation, but they can dive. The problems of anti-coagulation need to be carefully explained.
-from Bove. Cardiovascular problems and diving. SPUMS 1996 Volume 26 Number 3.
RRR ID: 6306

Your cardiologist should be able to help you through this process. If they have any questions about the implications with diving, have them call DAN.
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