Diving & ASD (occluded)

[Petunia]

Hi
Last year I had an Amplatzer Occluder treatment for ASD condition. I am planning to take up diving now and was just wondering if it would be a problem. Seeking views from anyone who have experienced this situation before.
Thanks.
Petunia

 

[TwoBitTxn]

I would think your cardiologist would be a better person to ask.

TwoBit

 

[lragsac]

Hi
Last year I had an Amplatzer Occluder treatment for ASD condition. I am planning to take up diving now and was just wondering if it would be a problem. Seeking views from anyone who have experienced this situation before.
Thanks.
Petunia

It would be wise to seek the opinion of a cardiologist, but even wiser to seek a cardiologist who knows something about diving medicine. This is crucial, in my opinion.

 

[Saturation]

Hi
Last year I had an Amplatzer Occluder treatment for ASD condition. I am planning to take up diving now and was just wondering if it would be a problem. Seeking views from anyone who have experienced this situation before.
Thanks.
Petunia

There should be no problems for an ASD [ a family of heart disorders from which a PFO is a relative] after a well placed amplatzer occulder without leaks and the heart of said patient is in good shape from no other coexisting maladies.