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I have had a pfo closure in 2010. i am currently on flecainide for af which is working. is a pfo closure ok with flecainide?
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Yes: PFO closure devices are just synthetic materials used to patch up a hole in your heart (don't worry about 20-25% of people have this hole, but not everyone needs it closed). Flecamide has no interaction with your PFO closure, it's likely beig used to keep you out of afib. Follow-up with your cardiologist and your will do well.
Answered 2/11/2015
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