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If my daughter has a pfo, is it likely that she has other problems in the heart?

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Dr. William Scott answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

No: A PFO is very common is not associated with any other heart defects in most people.

Answered 1/12/2015

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Maybe: This often occurs in isolation.

Answered 4/1/2013

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Dr. Sarosh Batlivala answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Likely Not But: Probably not as I am assuming she was diagnosed with a pfo on an echocardiogram. Pfos are extremely common and not necessarily related to other heart disease. But please confirm this with your child's doctor.

Answered 9/8/2013

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