Marijuana & Diving
[…] may influence a diver’s mental state, judgment and physical reflexes as well as perhaps relevant cardiovascular, neurological and other physiologies. It is dictum that anything that might impair a diver […]
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Diving After an Eye Stroke
[…] the root cause of the initial ocular stroke, the probability of recurrence, and your overall cardiovascular health. You should have a physician’s release for unrestricted rigorous physical activity. Blood thinners […]
Bored With Your Traditional Fitness Routine?
Kettlebells are a great training tool because they challenge the body’s muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Kettlebells are affordable and the workouts are customizable. Read more about kettlebells.
Effects of Scuba Diving on Heart Function
[…] group of Italian researchers conducted an underwater Doppler echocardiography study of 18 healthy scuba divers titled “ Cardiovascular changes during SCUBA diving: an underwater Doppler echocardiographic study.” The rationale for the study was […]
When to Consult a Health-Care Provider Before Engaging in Physical Activities
[…] especially in subjects with preexisting heart disease. The position paper of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation provides in-depth guidelines for preparticipation evaluation that is useful for recreational […]
Diving After a Stroke
[…] a dive medicine physician for any questions. Sleep apnea is often associated with other serious cardiovascular conditions and obesity, which may restrict or prevent diving. If you have sleep apnea […]
The Future of Dive Medicine
[…] result from a stressful lifestyle, and statins have proven effective in secondary prevention of acute cardiovascular events. In dive medicine, human experiments shaped the current flying-after-diving guidelines, we know more […]
Diving After Kidney Donation
[…] dealing with currents, breathing dense gases, psychological stress and heavy equipment could significantly influence your cardiovascular demands. Location: The location of your dive directly correlates to the amount and severity […]
Dialysis and Diving
[…] have a very delicate hydro-electrolyte balance. Diving causes some significant fluid shifts that impose a cardiovascular challenge. Under normal circumstances, these changes are usually well managed with a series of […]
Box Jellyfish
[…] in red blood cells, causing a massive release of potassium, possibly responsible for the lethal cardiovascular depression. The same study may have also identified a way to inhibit this effect, […]
