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Could patent foramen ovale be easily detected by the echocardiogram technician?i ask this as ive had 4 echocrdigrams after mitral prolapse,and mitral valve repair.i have 40 migraine auras a yr and looking for the cause my cousin has this condition.
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A small: patency (opening) may NOT show up in ultrasound studies! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 11/27/2017
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