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Had stroke but tests all clear. have found pfo with echo bubble study. recommendation is to close it with procedure through groin? any opinions ?

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Stroke and PFO: Tough question. Recent clinical research studies would say there is no benefit but i think that if no other cause for your stroke can be found, the wise thing would be to proceed with closure as these studies have had their methodologies questioned.

Dr Reyna agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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