[Hypertension and SCUBA diving].

Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor in our population. This condition is widely recognized as an exacerbating factor for several physiopathological mechanisms, especially under an intense physical effort. In this article we focus on the link between high blood pressure and risk factors in scuba diving. In particular, we illustrate how a hypertensive diver is exposed to an increased risk of acute immersion pulmonary edema, as well as cardiac death.