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Experienced Diver Suffers Heart Attack at 25 Meters, Rescued in Eilat
An experienced diver suffered a heart attack at a depth of 25 meters off Eilat and was treated at Yoseftal Medical Center. Led by Dr. Zahir Igbaria, the treatment included cardiac stabilization and time in a hyperbaric chamber.
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What happened
- 01An experienced diver suffered a heart attack at 25 meters depth off Eilat.
- 02Dr. Zahir Igbaria led the medical team that treated the diver at Yoseftal Medical Center.
- 03The diver received cardiac stabilization and hyperbaric treatment for potential decompression sickness.
- 04The diver expressed gratitude to Dr. Igbaria, stating he "saved my life."
- 05Medical experts urged divers to heed their bodies' signals and seek prompt medical attention.
The diver, who also risked decompression sickness due to a rapid ascent, was later transferred for further evaluation. He credited Dr. Igbaria with saving his life, and medical experts urged divers to listen to their bodies.
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