Mitral valve prolapse

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Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is an abnormality of the heart which manifests itself thru palpitations caused by extra heartbeats. This condition can be found in people who have had no previous heart ailments. Hence, extreme caution should be exercised by divers with MVP.

Author: Bove, Fred
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1992
Diagnosis, Column, Mitral valve prolapse, Scuba diving

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Toxic marine animals

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Encounters with toxic marine animals can result in serious underwater injuries. Divers can protect themselves from harm with the knowledge gained from understanding these underwater creatures.

Author: Bove, Fred
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1992
Varieties, Skin diving, Dangerous marine animals

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Vertigo

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Various facts regarding the origin, complication and treatment of vertigo are provided. This ailment is common among divers due to the damaging effects of water on inner ear balance.

Author: Bove, Fred
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1997
Analysis, Physiological aspects, Diving (Underwater), Vertigo, Divers, Divers (Persons), Diving

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