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Can i excercise if i have a patent foramen ovale?

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Yes: This is a relatively normal finding in people & seldom if ever limits their activities in any way. Have a discussion with the physician who knows all your other issues well before you embark on any exercise program. Other issues are likely much more important than a pfo to influence any exercise risk.

Answered 11/15/2012

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Yes: The majority of patients with a patent foramen ovale are asymptomatic and do not even know they have a pfo and live normal healthy lives.

Answered 3/14/2019

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