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Evidence for increasing patency of the foramen ovale in divers.

par Germonpré, Peter;Hastir, Francis;Dendale, Paul;Marroni, Alessandro;Nguyen, Anne-Florence;Balestra, Costantino
Référence The American journal of cardiology, 95, 7, page (912-915)
Publication Publié, 2005-04

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Résumé :

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.