Percutaneous closure versus medical therapy for stroke with patent foramen Ovale: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Percutaneous closure versus medical therapy for stroke with patent foramen Ovale: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure has emerged as a secondary prevention option in patients with PFO and cryptogenic stroke. However, the comparative efficacy and safety of percutaneous closure and medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke and PFO remain unclear. Method...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Xin-Lin Zhang, Li-Na Kang, Lian Wang, Biao Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Percutaneous closure
Medical therapy
Cryptogenic stroke
Patent foramen ovale
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0780-x

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0780-x

Similar Items