This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale Doesn’t Beat Medical Tx For patients with patent foramen ovale, percutaneous closure is not superior to medical therapy for the risk of recurrent embolic events or ...

The prevalence of patent foramen ovale among patients with cryptogenic stroke is higher than that in the general population. Closure with a percutaneous device is often recommended in such patients, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 36 and do not have any significant medical concerns, but due to a family member's heart health issues, it was recommended I have a cardiac evaluation. After undergoing an ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Foramen ovale patent' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

A patent foramen ovale or PFO is a defect in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. This defect is actually an incomplete closure of the atrial wall that results in a flap or valve-like ...

Dublin, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure Devices - Market Insights, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecast - 2026" report has been added to ...

WASHINGTON, DC – According to a new study, while it is common for patients who have migraine to have a patent foramen ovale, a procedure to repair this heart defect does not significantly reduce total ...

A patent foramen ovale is an opening that some adults have between the top two chambers of their hearts. Everyone has this opening early in life, but it often seals during infancy. In some people, ...