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A member asked:
Are migraines and a prior pfo related in a child?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unclear: A PFO can be detected in patients with migraines more often than in the general population; however, there is not conclusive evidence to show that the presence of the PFO causes migraines or that closure of the PFO will relieve migraines.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Best answer is no: Initially some anecdotal reports suggested that closing a pfo resulted in a decrease in migraine in some patients. However, in a controlled study, no benefit was shown.
Answered 6/26/2014
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