divebomb
Contributor
Hey folks. As best as my physician can determine, I had a TIA on New Years Eve (2012/2013). I'm 57 yo, have high BP which is mostly under control, but was high at the time. It is down to a very nice level now.
I have read that diving with controlled high blood pressure is considered safe, diving after a TIA is absolutely not recommended.
I love diving so I don't want to give it up if I don't have to.
Here's my question....
Is diving after a TIA not recommended because of the chance that you could have another TIA underwater and possibly drown, or is it because the effects of pressure at depth could increase the chances of breaking off a clot and actually CAUSE a TIA?
If it's because of the former, maybe I'll take my chances. If it's the latter, I'm inclined to not push it.
Thanks,
Beck
I have read that diving with controlled high blood pressure is considered safe, diving after a TIA is absolutely not recommended.
I love diving so I don't want to give it up if I don't have to.
Here's my question....
Is diving after a TIA not recommended because of the chance that you could have another TIA underwater and possibly drown, or is it because the effects of pressure at depth could increase the chances of breaking off a clot and actually CAUSE a TIA?
If it's because of the former, maybe I'll take my chances. If it's the latter, I'm inclined to not push it.
Thanks,
Beck