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Optimal Nutrition for Diving 

April 22, 2024 By By Gustavo Mauvecin, MD

Scuba diving demands not only physical fitness but also proper nutritional preparation. Like with any activity, we expend energy while diving; surprisingly, the energy required for routine recreational diving is somewhat moderate. Under unusually strenuous recreational conditions, however, it’s possible to burn more than 500 calories. 

Diving with a PFO

June 4, 2024 By By Douglas Ebersole, MD

To clear up any confusion divers may have about patent foramen ovale (PFO), I will share how I explain the condition to patients.