Loss of consciousness via oculocardiac reflex during deep breath-hold diving. A case report.

Int J Cardiol

Department of Cardiology, Pneumology and Intensive Care Medicine, St. Vincenz Hospital Limburg, Auf dem Schafsberg, D-65549 Limburg, The Netherlands.

Published: August 2015

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