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Hi, I heard of a couple of DCI incidents in my area last year that were both due to a PFO. I believe that its is quite a large percentage that is affected with the problem, which can be repaired. I myself undertake some fairly deep diving and was thinking it may be a good idea to have a check done as a matter of course. I do have private health care and was wondering if anyone else has been referred by their GP to have the check done because they thought it a good idea? I have had a HSE medical with no problem, though I think the test for a PFO is something quite different to whats included in the medical.
Hi, I heard of a couple of DCI incidents in my area last year that were both due to a PFO. I believe that its is quite a large percentage that is affected with the problem, which can be repaired. I myself undertake some fairly deep diving and was thinking it may be a good idea to have a check done as a matter of course. I do have private health care and was wondering if anyone else has been referred by their GP to have the check done because they thought it a good idea? I have had a HSE medical with no problem, though I think the test for a PFO is something quite different to whats included in the medical.