Randomized clinical trial comparing percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) using the Amplatzer PFO Occluder with medical treatment in patients with cryptogenic embolism (PC-Trial): <it>rationale and design</it>

Randomized clinical trial comparing percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) using the Amplatzer PFO Occluder with medical treatment in patients with cryptogenic embolism (PC-Trial): <it>rationale and design</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several studies have shown an association of cryptogenic stroke and embolism with patent foramen ovale (PFO), but the question how to prevent further events in such patients is unresolved. Options include antithrombotic treatment wit...

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Main Authors: Schuler Gerhard, Ibrahim Reda, Andersen Henning R, Dudek Dariusz, Hildick-Smith David, Jüni Peter, Windecker Stephan, Khattab Ahmed A, Walton Antony S, Wahl Andreas, Mattle Heinrich P, Meier Bernhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/56

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