The association between patent foramen ovale and unexplained syncope in pediatric patients

The association between patent foramen ovale and unexplained syncope in pediatric patients

Abstract Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with transient ischemia attack (TIA) or stroke, paradoxical embolism, and migraines. PFO closure decreases the recurrent incidence of cerebral ischemic events and reduces the incidence of syncope in adults. However, whether PFO is associat...

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Main Authors: Runmei Zou, Shuo Wang, Ping Liu, Donghai Chen, Jun Yan, Hong Cai, Yuwen Wang, Cheng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Patent foramen ovale
Unexplained syncope
Pediatric patients
Echocardiography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-023-01572-y

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