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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Diving Physiology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Decompression sickness (DCS) is a risk for divers.
  • Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a cardiac anomaly that may increase DCS risk.
  • Standard guidelines do not recommend PFO closure for DCS prevention in divers.

Observation:

  • An active-duty diver experienced severe DCS.
  • The diver had a concomitant PFO.
  • PFO closure was performed, deviating from standard recommendations.

Findings:

  • Successful closure of the PFO in this severe DCS case.
  • Treatment outcome challenges existing guidelines for PFO management in divers.
  • This case suggests a potential benefit of PFO closure in specific high-risk diver populations.

Implications:

  • Re-evaluation of cardiac screening protocols for occupational divers is warranted.
  • Consideration of PFO screening and potential intervention for tactical athletes and military divers.
  • Future research should investigate the efficacy and safety of PFO closure in preventing DCS in occupational diving scenarios.