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Till what age can someone with patent foramen ovale live?
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Normal: A person with a patent foramen ovale can live a normal life unless there are associated heart defects.
Answered 5/9/2014
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No difference: It is estimated that at least 25% of the population has a pfo. Most never know they have it and are unaffected by it. Generally, a pfo will have no effect on life expectancy.
Answered 5/13/2016
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Long life: A patent foramen ovale is very common, and usually it is not known. Typically you would expect a normal life span, unless it is a contributing factor in other health problems, such as a stroke.
Answered 11/11/2012
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