Patent Foramen Ovale and Cryptogenic Stroke: Integrated Management
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common cardiac abnormality with a prevalence of 25% in the general population. PFO has been associated with the paradoxical embolism causing cryptogenic stroke and systemic embolization. Results from clinical trials, meta-analyses, and position papers support percutan...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1952 |