ASD and aneurysm question

[Grannymel]

Approx 20 years ago I was a frequent scuba diver. As an incidental finding from other tests, it was discovered I have both a 3mm ASD and a 3mm brain aneurysm. My treatment was to take a full strength aspirin a day and stop diving and get an MRA every 12-18 months to monitor. I did that. Fast forward 20 years - the aneurysm has never grown and is considered stable. Would there be any possibility of diving again? Even shallow diving less than 40 feet would be nice.

 

[Hoyden]

I would urge you to contact the Divers Alert Network Medical Information Line

Get answers to your nonemergency health and diving questions.

Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET

+1 (919) 684-2948, Option 4

 

[sea_ledford]

Texas has multiple hyperbaric diving physicians. You should ask them.

From the UHMS webpage: Diving Medical Examiners List - Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society

Brandt	Keith	Alvin	TX	United States	210-792-7984	to email click here	2016
Berry	James	Dallas	TX	United States	214-645-4651	to email click here	2019
Ehler	Joel	El Paso	TX	United States	915-204-0686	to email click here	2017
Bradley	Kim	Floresville	TX	United States	210-292-3483		2014
Brackett, PA-C	Benjamin	Fort Worth	TX	United States	817-456-8162	to email click here	2018
Warner	William Scott	Friendswood	TX	United States	409-370-1087	to email click here	2012
Le, MD	Phi-Nga Jeannie	Galveston/Houston	TX	United States	281-967-7106	to email click here	2017
Badam	Manjulatha	Helotes	TX	United States	210-823-8830	to email click here	2019
Garbino	Alex	Houston	TX	United States	713-798-7413	to email click here	2014
Khalaf	Basil	Houston	TX	United States	937-654-8484	to email click here	2019
Locke	James	Houston	TX	United States	281-483-6923	to email click here	2012
Nusbaum	Derek	Houston	TX	United States	713-870-3167	to email click here	2016
Tarver	William	Houston	TX	United States	281-221-4276	to email click here	2014
Hayes	William	JBSA-Lackland	TX	United States	210-2992-3483	to email click here	2014
Cropper	Charles	Midland	TX	United States	915-781-4247	to email click here	2017
Guilliod	Renie	Pearland	TX	United States		to email click here	2015
Boyd	Robert C.	Ransom Canyon	TX	United States	806-748-8022	to email click here	2012
Beckstrand	Devin	San Antonio	TX	United States	210-292-3483	to email click here	2014
Gray, MD	Gina	San Antonio	TX	United States	210-859-2210	to email click here	2018
Medina	Pablo	San Antonio	TX	United States	3522197590	to email click here	2021
Hodgson, MD	Joni	Schertz	TX	United States	210-539-8000	to email click here	2018

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

Approx 20 years ago I was a frequent scuba diver. As an incidental finding from other tests, it was discovered I have both a 3mm ASD and a 3mm brain aneurysm. My treatment was to take a full strength aspirin a day and stop diving and get an MRA every 12-18 months to monitor. I did that. Fast forward 20 years - the aneurysm has never grown and is considered stable. Would there be any possibility of diving again? Even shallow diving less than 40 feet would be nice.

Unfortunately ASD is an absolute contraindication for diving. As mentioned above, there are diving medicine specialists in Texas that you could see in person if you'd like. Most are associated with hyperbaric units.

Best regards,
DDM

 

[Dr. Doug Ebersole]

I'm an interventional cardiologist who closes PFOs/ASDs/etc, a diving medicine physician, and an active recreational/technical, CCR/cave scuba diver/instructor. I would be happy to discuss your ASD with you. PM me and I'll give you my cell number to give me a call.