ECG changes during the experimental human dive HYDRA 10 (71 atm/7,200 kPa)

The Human Body Under Pressure: What We Can Learn from Deep-Sea Diving

A 1995 study on deep-sea diving found that divers' heart rhythms change significantly under pressure, leading to a condition known as High-Pressure Nervous Syndrome. This research has important implications for the development of new treatments and technologies. By understanding how our bodies respond to pressure, we can improve safety for divers and workers in high-pressure environments.