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*A side note I have Atrial fibrillation, my cardiologist recommended I not do any sort of compressed air diving Maybe over cautious??
Steve W.

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Do you have an AICD implant?***** KJ

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No implants. Just taking meds & coumadin doesn't cause me any trouble so far.
Steve

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Per wrote:

great info on the "hooka" diving, i always wondered if there is such a thing as breathable air in a can?

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I would rather look into Larry's set up.** KJ

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-- Edited by KJ on Thursday 3rd of February 2011 05:14:39 PM
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ok, i looked at those on ebay, the price is pretty hefty but i gather you can piece it together on your own.


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Steve wrote:

No implants. Just taking meds & coumadin doesn't cause me any trouble so far.
Steve

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I guess it's a question of how often you go into* A Fib.* You certainly don't want to be 60 ft down and have an episode.* You might want to check with the MD staff on the DAN (Diver Alert Network) and ask them, although most doc's are reluctant to second guess another doc.*I'm not sure what the compressed air factor is, unless it has to do with the movement of nitrogen in and out of the cells.* You might try just snorkeling for a while. *Also, you might want to ask*your cardiologist what he is basing his recommendation on.* He*might not have a good understanding of diving physiology. He might be going on just the exertion level.* ***** KJ

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-- Edited by KJ on Thursday 3rd of February 2011 08:57:08 PM

Steve,

Have you talked to your Doc about catheter ablation? Should you need more info send me a PM.

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