Role of Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale in Children with Cryptogenic Stroke: Incidence, Evidence and Guidelines

Authors: Santosh W*, Moreshwar BA and Snehal K

DOI: 10.23880/oajc-16000206

Volume 8, Issue 1

Abstract

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is post-natal persistence of interatrial communication and have shown to have association with various clinical manifestations including transient ischemic attack and strokes. The diagnosis of PFO requires transthoracic and transesophageal Echocardiogram. Closure of PFO with percutaneous device closure can prevent recurrence of strokes in selected patients with cryptogenic stroke and it has been included in recent guidelines also. In this mini review, we will discuss couple of cases of PFO closures followed by discussion upon recent guidelines on the same.

Keywords: Patent Foramen Ovale; Congenital Heart Defect; Stroke; Migraine; Device Closure

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