Protective effects of fluoxetine on decompression sickness in mice.

Massive bubble formation after diving can lead to decompression sickness (DCS) that can result in central nervous system disorders or even death. Bubbles alter the vascular endothelium and activate blood cells and inflammatory pathways, leading to a systemic pathophysiological process that promotes...

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Main Authors: Jean-Eric Blatteau, Sandrine Barre, Aurelie Pascual, Olivier Castagna, Jacques H Abraini, Jean-Jacques Risso, Nicolas Vallee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3493517?pdf=render