Title of article
Evidence for increasing patency of the foramen ovale in divers
Author/Authors
Germonpre، نويسنده , , Peter and Hastir، نويسنده , , Francis and Dendale، نويسنده , , Paul and Marroni، نويسنده , , Alessandro and Nguyen، نويسنده , , Anne-Florence and Balestra، نويسنده , , Costantino، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages
4
From page
912
To page
915
Abstract
Using a standardized contrast-enhanced transesophageal echocardiographic technique, a group of divers was reexamined for the presence and size of patent foramen ovale (PFO) 7 years after their initial examinations. Unexpected but significant increases in the prevalence and size of PFO were found, suggesting a possible increasing risk for decompression sickness in these divers over time.
Journal title
American Journal of Cardiology
Serial Year
2005
Journal title
American Journal of Cardiology
Record number
1899015
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