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  1. thecutestdiver

    PFO Closure - Medical Tourism, Cost, Locations/Doctor Recs (Outside USA)

    Hi all! My husband and I are new divers. We learned that he has a PFO through an unfortunate DCS incident. He is ok but would like it closed to get cleared to dive again. Insurance is not covering the closure. We were quoted $69,000 for out of pocket. We are interested in potential travel to...
  2. AVANTI4

    Question Why are my fingertips cracking/peeling after dives with zero contact

    Long time diver, first time poster. I'm a part time dive instructor, and I'll dive a couple times a week in all recreational depth ranges. I've been diving 23 years, but in the last 4 years when I dive regularly my finger tips will completely dry up, start to crack and ultimately peel, sometimes...
  3. LivR95

    [Question] UK Divers - Experiences with PFO testing and repair with NHS and private insurance

    Hi there, I’m looking for some advice in terms of getting a PFO test (transoesophageal echocardiogram) after my recent diving trip to the Maldives and experience of decompression sickness. I’m a diver from the UK! I was diving in Fuvahmulah (absolutely incredible diving!) last month and was on...
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