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 […]
Search Results for: cardiovascular
Tobacco, Marijuana and Asthma
[…] In addition, we have to keep in mind the effects of tobacco smoking on the cardiovascular system, specifically vasoconstriction which decreases cardiovascular tissue perfusion. There is scientific evidence that this […]
Effects of Diving on the Brain
[…] sleep apnea, breath-hold divers do not appear to develop permanent sympathetic or any significant reflex cardiovascular activation. The increase in serum levels of a protein called S100B, a brain-damage marker, […]
Chapter 6: Pulmonary and Venous Disorders
[…] issues that can contribute to the development of pulmonary edema include side effects of some cardiovascular drugs; ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening condition that prevents oxygen from getting […]
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 […]
I’m Taking This Medication…Can I Dive?
[…] that could cause barotrauma on ascent? Is the diver dehydrated due to vomiting or diarrhea? Cardiovascular Drugs Does the patient have the cardiovascular health and exercise capacity to safely dive? […]
Health Status
[…] to exercise even after the acute phase. Illness and prolonged bed rest cause decline in cardiovascular fitness and loss of muscle mass. Even with a complete recovery, return to your […]
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, […]
Health Resources
[…] downloadable guides, quizzes and more offer greater insight into topics such as ears and equalization, cardiovascular health, decompression sickness, hazardous marine injuries and much more — ideal for divers at […]
Research at DAN
[…] funding opportunities worldwide. The committee members agreed on some focus areas for potential global collaboration: Cardiovascular health and diving Decompression Safety Issues, Bubbles Studies Genomics and Diving Medications impacting Fitness […]