| Re: Patent Foramen Ovale
PFOs a subject close to my heart J
Last year I decided to go Rebreather and Trimix. Seen several nasty bend incidents, albeit second hand (people in my club), which were attributed to PFOs. Thought about it, and got tested. Yep I had a PFO. Closed in February. Back diving no depth limit.
The interesting thing is the restriction when you are diagnosed with a PFO. Never heard 10 meters. There were 3 of us with PFOs. One no restriction but advised not to go deep (no definition as to deep), one to 15 meters and one to 35 meters but first dive of the day only and on very very conservative tables.
Might want to ask DDRC how big they think the PFO is. Bubble test will give you a good indication. Mine was about 12 bubbles. Took a 25mm bung on one side and a 15mm bung on the other.
If you want more information, let me know. I can recommend a very good surgeon in Bristol… |