ASD and aneurysm question

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Grannymel

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

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

BrandtKeithAlvinTXUnited States210-792-7984to email click here2016
BerryJamesDallasTXUnited States214-645-4651to email click here2019
EhlerJoelEl PasoTXUnited States915-204-0686to email click here2017
BradleyKimFloresvilleTXUnited States210-292-3483 2014
Brackett, PA-CBenjaminFort WorthTXUnited States817-456-8162to email click here2018
WarnerWilliam ScottFriendswoodTXUnited States409-370-1087to email click here2012
Le, MDPhi-Nga JeannieGalveston/HoustonTXUnited States281-967-7106to email click here2017
BadamManjulathaHelotesTXUnited States210-823-8830to email click here2019
GarbinoAlexHoustonTXUnited States713-798-7413to email click here2014
KhalafBasilHoustonTXUnited States937-654-8484to email click here2019
LockeJamesHoustonTXUnited States281-483-6923to email click here2012
NusbaumDerekHoustonTXUnited States713-870-3167to email click here2016
TarverWilliamHoustonTXUnited States281-221-4276to email click here2014
Hayes WilliamJBSA-LacklandTXUnited States210-2992-3483to email click here2014
CropperCharlesMidlandTXUnited States915-781-4247to email click here2017
GuilliodReniePearlandTXUnited States to email click here2015
BoydRobert C.Ransom CanyonTXUnited States806-748-8022to email click here2012
BeckstrandDevinSan AntonioTXUnited States210-292-3483to email click here2014
Gray, MDGinaSan AntonioTXUnited States210-859-2210to email click here2018
MedinaPabloSan AntonioTXUnited States3522197590to email click here2021
Hodgson, MDJoniSchertzTXUnited States210-539-8000to email click here2018
 
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
 
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.
 
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