Effect of patent foramen ovale closure for prevention on recurrent stroke or transient ischemic attack in selected patients with cryptogenic stroke

ConclusionsOur study showed that PFO closure may be an effective treatment strategy to prevent recurrent stroke or TIA for patients with CS if it is conducted in selective patients who have PFO shunt more than moderate grade.

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 21, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Minsu Kim, Sihoon Kim, Jeonggeun Moon, Pyung Chun Oh, Yae Min Park, Dong Hoon Shin, Yeong ‐Bae Lee, Ji Yeon Lee, Hee Young Hwang, Woong Chol Kang Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research