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, […]
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Medical Examination of Diving Fatalities
[…] on a regular basis and on the day of the mishap need to be known. Cardiovascular disease in particular is a frequent factor in a diving related fatality, especially in […]
Chapter 1: Envenomations
[…] 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, […]
Immersion Pulmonary Edema
[…] and a slight increase in blood pressure. Divers with conditions such as hypertension or underlying cardiovascular disease, especially those with weakened heart muscle function, are less able to tolerate these […]
Stopping the Sting
[…] by severe pain, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, muscle spasms, low blood pressure, dysrhythmias, and cardiovascular failure. Box Jellyfish | Prevention Properly research the areas you intend to dive. Avoid […]
Fitness for Diving
[…] for at least 30 minutes per day. At a minimum, divers need the strength and cardiovascular capacity to successfully manage scenarios such as: Swimming against a current Towing a dive […]
Don’t Let Heart Disease End Your Diving Career
[…] a problem — in the water or out. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death globally with […]
DAN Membership Health Survey: Identified Risk Factors and Established Preventive Initiatives
The purpose of the survey was to establish the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes and asthma of DAN members. This survey also looked at members’ access to primary healthcare, […]
Chapter 4: Ischemic Heart Disease
[…] may be able to return to diving after a period of healing and a thorough cardiovascular evaluation (see “Issues Involving Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts.”). Effect on Diving Symptomatic coronary artery […]
Health Concerns for Divers Over 50
[…] fatal if they occur while diving. (Learn more about The Effects of Aging on Your Cardiovascular System.) For divers with pre-existing coronary heart disease, exertion such as swimming against a […]
