Net clinical benefit of PFO closure versus medical treatment in patients with cryptogenic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: The ideal treatment for patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients with cryptogenic stroke remains controversial and is being evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the net clinical benefit (NCB) between PFO closure and medical treatment. Methods: We searched three electronic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-03-01
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Series: | Hellenic Journal of Cardiology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1109966622001841 |