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Tod, we all start life with a PFO. In 30% of us it does not completely
close or heal over to some degree. There are also atrial septal defects,
there is a spot up the artery from the left side that occasionally has a
defect to the right atria, there are pulmonary shunts of different
types, and so forth. 

This is not the same as valve problems. 

If you are getting CNS hits, I would not dive. If you have some form of
PFO, conduct youself accordingly. I personally love diving, but would
not continue it if it were presenting this kind of threat to me. 

There are a lot of people walking around out there who are candidates
for injury, and they need to know it. 

The industry calls these injuries "unearned hits" - who's kidding who?

tgunther@co*.co* wrote:
> 
> Kevin:
> 
> May I assume that if one does not fare well on their PFO, the immediate result
> should be to build more conservatism into their dive profile?
> 
> Are poor PFO's a genetic disposition or a result of poor health/age/fitness?
> 
> Thanks,
> Tod
> 
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