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Patent foramen ovale
Patent foramen ovale describes a hole in the wall separating the top two chambers of the heart. A hole exists normally here during the development of the baby inside the womb, but it is supposed to close at birth. A hole that remains after birth can cause problems with blood flow through the heart.
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I had a patent foramen ovale repaired with an umbrella. Will I be ok?
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Is it possible for a child to have a patent foramen ovale (pfo) and a patent ductis arteriosus (pda)?
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A newborn with a PFO (patent foramen ovale) has what other conditions?
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