What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case study of a commercial diver who developed cutis marmorata after a dive and underwent echocardiography.
What They Found
A 39-year-old male commercial diver developed cutis marmorata post-dive and recovered after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Echocardiography revealed an atrial septal aneurysm and a large shunt, suggesting a strong association between cutis marmorata in divers and a patent foramen ovale or atrial septal defect.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no specific Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A major limitation of this study is its reliance on a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings.