Abdominal Surgery
[…] A gradual return to physical activity, guided by a doctor, can help the diver regain cardiovascular health and overall fitness. For optimal recovery, divers are recommended to add an additional […]
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Recruiting for DAN Research
[…] water. DAN also needs help collecting data in the field as we study decompression stress, cardiovascular fitness, population health, and more. We work with our volunteers to match their interests, […]
Can You Recognize IPE?
[…] and the type of diving they intend to do. People who have a history of cardiovascular disease or potential cardiovascular disease (hypertension, advanced age, diabetes) should undergo further evaluation prior […]
Sherri Ferguson
[…] kilometers) was causing some saturation drops similar to sleep apnea, which had potential implications for cardiovascular health and hypertension. To look at those effects, we had the pilots sleep in […]
Hypertension
[…] Dive Operator Controlled hypertension is not a contraindication for diving but is one of several cardiovascular risk factors. Medications for blood pressure control may have side effects such as dehydration, […]
TRAVELERS MEDICAL GUIDE 8.1 Appendix Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire
[…] You may need to use an exercise facility staffed with medically qualified personnel. Section 2: Cardiovascular risk factors Mark any of the following statements that apply: You are a man […]
TRAVELERS MEDICAL GUIDE 1.03 Planning and Preparedness–Common Causes of Death Among Travelers
Common Causes of Death Among Travelers Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among travelers abroad, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all deaths and the most deaths in […]
Risk Factors For Heart Disease
[…] blood pressure and lipid levels and can result in sustained, low-level inflammation that causes the cardiovascular system to deteriorate, and may increase your risk of decompression sickness (DCS). Hyperlipidemia High […]
Preconditioning and DC
[…] Dujic Z. (2009). Effects of tetrahydrobiopterin on venous bubble grade and acute diving-induced changes in cardiovascular function. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 29, 100-107. Obad A, Palada I, Valic Z, Ivancev V, Bakovic […]
High-Intensity Interval Training
[…] high intensity of the exercises targets the muscles, while the short recovery periods target the cardiovascular system. Both muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness are important components of fitness for scuba […]
