Cardiovascular Health & Diving
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States and one of the most common causes of fatal diving accidents.
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Chapter 7: Issues Involving Cardiovascular Drugs
“Divers who take drugs to treat cardiovascular diseases often worry about the drugs’ compatibility with diving. However, in most cases, it is the underlying condition and not the drug that […]
Chapter 2: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
“Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among adults in both North America and Europe.” It behooves divers to be aware of the risk factors for […]
Cardiovascular Fitness and Diving
Cardiovascular fitness is of utmost importance to your safety while scuba diving as well as to your ability to exercise generally and your life span.
Cardiovascular Medications and Diving
Cardiovascular medications are available to treat certain conditions, however, they can influence someone’s ability to dive safety. Read more about certain medications and their implications in diving.
Cardiovascular Disease and Diving
DAN® medical information specialists and researchers answer your dive medicine questions on cardiovascular disease and diving.
Cardiovascular Disease as a Disabling Condition in Breath-Hold and Scuba Fatalities
Cardiovascular disease acted as a disabling condition on numerous breath-hold and scuba fatalities. Learn more.
Cardiovascular Events Can Be Associated with Exercise
Although exercise is considered a healthy habit, it can be linked to cardiovascular events in certain populations of adults. Learn more about the role of cardiovascular events in these instances.
Exercise and Acute Cardiovascular Events
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.
Confronting Cardiovascular Hazards
Cardiovascular hazards are a concern in older divers and are a cause of dive fatalities. Read more about how DAN Research is combating these cardiovascular hazards.
