Okc_diver
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I have a friend who wants to get into diving and had open heart surgery over 20 years ago. I believe it was the tri-cuspid valve that was replaced. It's been over 20 years since she had the surgery (she was 15 at the time). She is active rides mountain bikes, rappelling /rock climbing, kayaking, paintball & airsoft, has snorkeled before, works in a warehouse. She has seen some of the photos that I have took from some of my past trips and wants to experience it first-hand.
Would she have to get a medical clearance to dive after she had been cleared by her dr. years ago. Can someone dive who has had heart surgery in the past? Other than the previous surgery she has no other problems.
I have told her to ask her doctor but I don't know if she has yet (she lives a few hours away from me)
Would she have to get a medical clearance to dive after she had been cleared by her dr. years ago. Can someone dive who has had heart surgery in the past? Other than the previous surgery she has no other problems.
I have told her to ask her doctor but I don't know if she has yet (she lives a few hours away from me)