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Patent forman ovale if small is it of concern in a healthy person ?what ,if any ,are the implications ?would betablockade be useful in keeping heart less forcefull and chance of stroke if over 50?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

How do you define: small? Smaller than a cerebral artery so if a clot goes through it you won't have a stroke? There are always implications and risk associated with PFO. Beta blockers do not change this risk. Stay on your ASA.

Answered 11/2/2017

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