Case Report

An Atypical Case of Taravana Syndrome in a Breath-Hold Underwater Fishing Champion: A Case Report

Table 1

Several diving characteristics could be involved in the pathophysiology of DA during BH dives. Short surface intervals, high depth, and number and frequency of repeated dives appear to increase the risk of DA. Other elements as excessive hyperventilation before dives, intense physical exercise, and physiologic responses to the underwater environment could be considered as promoting factors.

BH diving characteristics related to DA development

Hyperventilation before dives
Rapid descent rate
Long time in depth
Short surface interval
Ratio of surface intervals to time in depth
High depth
Coldness
Intense physical exercise
Dehydration