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    Seaskin dry suits?

    I bought a membrane front zip Seaskin Nova in 2009 and used it regularly until 2013. Wrist seals needed replacing once but otherwise it was great. The only reason I haven't used it since then is because I haven't dived since 2013. However, I'll be looking to get the Seaskin checked out soon and...
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    Diving with mitral regurgitation and a small PFO?

    Thanks guys, been a long road but nearly back.
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    Diving with mitral regurgitation and a small PFO?

    OK, so it has been a while since I've been here but I thought I would provide an update on this ancient thread as it may be of interest and links back to the history. I stopped diving in 2013 after reaching 75 dives, principally as I was getting less confident about diving with the condition...
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    Diving with mitral regurgitation and a small PFO?

    Thanks for your comments, very helpful.
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    Diving with mitral regurgitation and a small PFO?

    Many thanks for the replies. The comment that DDM quite rightly refuted was more of a hopeful statement than a categorical belief. I based it on the observation that I have had no known DCS incidents in 53 recreational dives in relatively cold water despite the presence of a PFO. However, it...
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    Diving with mitral regurgitation and a small PFO?

    General practioner (UK doctor) originally discoverered a systolic(?) murmur using a stethoscope. He referred me to a cardiologist who also listened to my heart with a stethoscope. He did an ECG and an ultrasound scan plus bubble injection with valsalva. Ultrasound was external so probably TTE...
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    Diving with mitral regurgitation and a small PFO?

    Hi all, apologies for blowing netiquette out of the water with a heavy first post but hopefully you will understand; The facts I'm a male in my early 40's, not overwright, don't smoke, drink very little (these days anyway), but work too hard :D. Fitness is OK (can run 10KM in just under an...
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