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From: <kirvine@sa*.ne*>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 17:18:49 -0400
To: Pegmitchel@ao*.co*
CC: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: PFO/deco sickness?
Valves just effect performance. A really bad one might make it feel like
you are not getting enough to breathe, but then we are talking any
sport. No DCS effect, other than reduced circulatory efficiency.
Probably just gives you a real high heart rate when you exert, like a
bird.

Pegmitchel@ao*.co* wrote:
> 
> Following the thread on PFO/ deco sickness, any comments on Mitral Valve
> Prolapse?  This is a common valve problem, particularly in women, but I have
> not heard it associated with DCS.  I asked some medical personnel in dive
> industry & they did not think it was a problem in diving.
> 
> Would appreciate any comments/info on this.
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