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 | Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is an extremely common finding on echocardiogram. It gets blamed for causing strokes and migraines, and a lot of procedures are done to "fix" PFOs. But how much is a PFO really a problem? |
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Does Closing PFOs Prevent Stroke?
Thousands of patients who have had cryptogenic stroke, and are subsequently found to also have a patent foramen ovale (PFO), have undergone PFO closure procedures. While minimally invasive, a PFO... Read more
| Migraine and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
During the last several years, lots of cardiologists have treated lots of migraine sufferers who also have a patent foramen ovale (PFO) with PFO closure devices. But now the data is... Read more
| Patent Foramen Ovale
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a diagnosis that is becoming more and more common - up to 25% of adults have it. PFO is said to increase the risk... Read more
| Cryptogenic Stroke - Stroke With Unknown Cause
Most strokes are caused by an interruption in blood flow to part of the brain, producing damage to that portion of the brain. Usually, the blood flow is disrupted by... Read more
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