Dear Dr Deco:
What is your opinion about being tested for PFO before engaging in diving that required extensive staged decompression?
There are (non medical) individuals who have extensive practical experience who present some compelling arguments in favor. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to be tested, but are clinical tests accurate enough to place confidence in them?
If an individual wished to be tested, could you recommend a place to start finding a Physician who was versed in diving physiology, or would a just about any Cardiologist be able to administer the test?
Thank you.
What is your opinion about being tested for PFO before engaging in diving that required extensive staged decompression?
There are (non medical) individuals who have extensive practical experience who present some compelling arguments in favor. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to be tested, but are clinical tests accurate enough to place confidence in them?
If an individual wished to be tested, could you recommend a place to start finding a Physician who was versed in diving physiology, or would a just about any Cardiologist be able to administer the test?
Thank you.