Prevalence of patent foramen ovale in cryptogenic TIA and non-disabling stroke at older ages: a population-based study, systematic review, and meta-analysis

<h4>Background</h4> <p>Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been shown to be superior to medical treatment alone for prevention of recurrent stroke after cryptogenic transient ischaemic attack or non-disabling stroke in patients aged 60 years or younger. The just...

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Main Authors: Mazzucco, S, Li, L, Binney, L, Rothwell, P
Format: Journal article
Published: Elsevier 2018