Purpose: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure is sometimes considered for patients (pts) with
migraine. In our institution the therapeutic choice is the result of an interplay between the …

Objectives To retrospectively evaluate the impact on daily activities of transcatheter closure
of patent foramen ovale (PFO) versus medical therapy in patients with migraine and to …

Background Migraine has an important impact on the quality of life, and it seems to be one of
the most disabling medical illnesses. In several studies, a high prevalence of right-to-left …

Migraine is a neurological disease associated with higher prevalence of patent foramen
ovale (PFO) compared to the general population [1]. Although several non-controlled …

Abstract Background and Purpose Results of previous trials about PFO closure as a
treatment for migraine are still doubtful and inconclusive. We sought to evaluate the long …

Objectives: We investigated the prevalence of migraine in patients with patent foramen ovale
(PFO), and the effect of PFO closure on migraine symptoms and medications. Background …

Objectives This study sought to evaluate the long-term effect of transcatheter patent foramen
ovale (PFO) closure on migraineurs with and without aura and examine the effect of residual …

Background We analyzed the literature to assess the coincidental impact on migraines of
transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure performed for secondary stroke …

Migraine is a common neurological disorder with a great impact on the quality of life and
social activities. The patent foramen ovale (PFO) is an intra‐atrial right‐to‐left shunt with a …

Background. Observational studies have shown percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO)
closure to be a safe means of reducing the frequency and duration of migraine. Objective …