Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Cardiologist hypophysised may have a pfo as have a lot of migraine aura. i have had 4 previous echos but no pfo seen.i have not had bubble test as cardiologist said no to cardio investigation but being refered to neurologist or migraine specialist?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possible or probable: It's common to miss a PFO on a routine echo. A 2D echo with bubble study, or even more specifically for Migraine with aura or warning of stroke/TIA, a digital TCD with bubble study gives a much more definitive answer as to the presence or absence of a PFO. If concerned about a TIA, hypercoagulable studies should also be performed to assure no propensity for clotting. Agree with Neurological workup
Answered 11/5/2017
488 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What could nausea, tunnel vision, and fainting be signs of. Had an ekg, eeg, blood tests, tilt table, echo, neurologist and cardiologist visits.?
14 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What type of specialist do I have to see to get a POTS diagnosis or rule out? Is it a neurologist or a cardiologist? Thanks!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Always had frequent palpitations, went to cardiologist and dx with small PFO and ASA. Dr says palps are anxiety related? I'm very worried about this!!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fluttery or bubbly feeling right under left breast on the bra line. Have had several EKGS and a stress echo cardiologist says everything looks normal.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Would a neurologist make referal for TCD Bubble test for testing for PFO in the UK ?I do have Migraine Aura 4 a mth ,but is the test specifically for Migraine aura WITH the Headache only?
Going on low dose Prapranolol GP permission ,worked reduced Migraine Aura no Headache.Echocardiagram recently would not find PFO but i could have small PFO causing Migraines.Cardio said see Nuerologist but why not investigate further in Cardiology?
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.
Would you expect people suffering from frequent migraine without the aura to possibly have a patent foramen ovale (PFO) ?
Had stroke but tests all clear. Have found PFO with echo bubble study. Recommendation is to close it with procedure through groin? Any opinions ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
