Two studies presented by Steven Thom, one with divers and the other with isolated cells, indicate a role of inert gas under pressure in nitric oxide dependent oxidative stress response which results with microparticles (MP) and inflammation.
While many sudden cardiac deaths related to exercise occur in subjects without obvious symptoms of heart disease, in many cases warning symptoms preceded death but were ignored by victims or their physician.
Scuba diving-related deaths increased in the Cayman Islands during one year. Read more.
Dr. Simon Mitchell gave an outstanding plenary presentation at the UHMS Annual Scientific Meeting. Watch the videos and learn more.
Read a quick report on the link between the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular disease prevention.