Nov 21, 2023 · Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is frequently identified in young patients with ischemic stroke. Randomized controlled trials provide robust evidence supporting PFO closure in …

Nov 22, 2024 · This topic will review the approach to management of patients with an embolic-appearing ischemic stroke who have a patent foramen ovale (PFO) and no other apparent …

The role of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) as a risk factor for ischemic stroke has been established in recent years. However, the best therapeutic option to prevent recurrent events is still …

Jan 5, 2021 · PFOs are highly prevalent anatomic variants associated with ischemic stroke via paradoxical embolism. Closure of PFO after ischemic stroke is beneficial in cases where the …

Sep 26, 2023 · The American Heart Association explains patent foramen ovale (PFO) or hole in the heart, which affects millions of people and can cause a stroke. Learn more.

Jul 15, 2022 · Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the upper right and left chambers (atria) of your heart. This hole may let blood flow between the atria. PFO often has …

Aug 16, 2005 · This review summarizes the current state of knowledge about the relationship of patent foramen ovale (PFO) with ischemic stroke. Initial sections discuss the studies that …

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is growing in clinical interest because of a renewed focus on embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), the PFO attributable fraction (the 10-point Risk of …

To update the 2016 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice advisory for patients with stroke and patent foramen ovale (PFO). The guideline panel followed the AAN 2017 guideline …

Jun 22, 2023 · Here, we aimed to compare how stroke neurologists and interventional cardiologists approach patients with cryptogenic stroke with patent foramen ovale and how …