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 ,
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.
