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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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? […]

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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 […]

Exercises to Improve Body & Brain Power

[…] with dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder, have shown a 34 percent decrease in cognitive degradation following cardiovascular exercise three times a week. Complex aerobic exercise increases cognitive flexibility and interneuron communication. […]

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