The Physiology of Compressed-Gas Diving

[…] unconsciousness as well as potentiation of nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity and decompression illness. II. THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Changes in Blood Volume Distribution When a diver is immersed, the hemodynamic effect […]

Man holds onto dive line

Deep in the Science of Diving

[…] found that divers were suffering from a severe decrement in performance in their muscular and cardiovascular systems. Florian’s team is now working to understand the underlying physiological mechanisms and come […]

Two Navy divers performing tests

Aqua Pool Noodle Exercises

[…] to press the noodle to meet your toes. Diving benefits: This exercise will build your cardiovascular endurance while training multiple muscle groups with minimal impact. Corkscrew Start by floating in […]

A man performs the Aqua Warrior 3 exercise using a pool noodle in a swimming pool.

Shake off the Dust and Return to Diving

[…] this time last year. The aim is to first reestablish and then enhance endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Timing Is Everything As your workout regimen gets a boost, be mindful of […]

A woman holds a kettlebell in a fitness class

An Unexpected Earplug

[…] They performed an electrocardiogram (ECG) and routine blood tests to determine if there were any cardiovascular problems. The doctor performed a neurological examination and found that the diver could walk […]

A doctor inspects a man's right ear

Effects of Aspirin on Diving

[…] medication. Even with a large body of evidence supporting aspirin use in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and some cancers, the risk of gastrointestinal and intracranial bleeding moderates its universal […]

A spilled bottle of aspirin lies on top of some medical charts

Understanding Our Limits

[…] and medium-term effects of this diet regimen appear safe and effective to lose weight, decrease cardiovascular risk and reduce the risk for oxygen toxicity in divers. We still do not […]

Dr. Gerardo Bosco takes readings at the entrance of a chamber.

Lionfish Stings

[…] a rapid ascent after being stung. The injuries we recorded did not pose risks of cardiovascular failure or death in our patients. The most important symptoms were the local inflammation […]

A melancholy lionfish swims about looking for someone to sting.