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A member asked:
In light recent trials do you recommend pfo closure ? i am due to have it done in 1 months time but am confused by current evidence. opinions please .
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
How discovered?: If you've ever had a stroke and pfo is thought to be possibly a big factor in the causation, pfo closure makes a lot of sense. There may also be other good reasons for you to have closure. It never hurts to get another opinion if you're confused.
Answered 5/10/2018
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Definitely: If it can be repaired with an endovascular approach. It is desirable to close a left to right shunt at the atrial level. Have to make sure is a true patent foramen ovale and not a secundum, sinus venosus or ostium primum atrial septal defect that may require surgical closure.
Answered 5/10/2018
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