Stroke is the fifth-most common cause of death and the leading cause of preventable adult
disability in the United States. 1 In 2013, there were 6.5 million stroke-related deaths …

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) concerns nearly a quarter of the general population and
incidence may reach up to 50% in patients with cryptogenic stroke. Recent randomized …

Objectives: In this study, a meta-analysis of observational studies was performed to compare
the rate of recurrent neurological events (RNE) between transcatheter closure and medical …

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is frequently identified in young patients with cryptogenic
ischaemic stroke. Potential stroke mechanisms include paradoxical embolism from a venous …

Patent foramen ovale (PFO), a common congenital cardiac abnormality, is a connection
between the right and left atria in the heart. As a “back door to the brain”, PFO can serve as a …

Objectives To assess the effective closure rate among devices used for transcatheter patent
foramen ovale (PFO) closure, and to discuss the management of patients with large residual …

(1) Background: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital abnormality present in up to
25% of the general population, and it is a relevant cause of cryptogenic stroke. We applied …

A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common variant in cardiac anatomy found in 25% to 30%
of US adults. While PFOs are a normal part of fetal development and commonly seen in …

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a common congenital atrial septal defect present in 20%–
35% of the general population. Although generally considered a benign anatomic variant, a …

Objective: To compare the safety and effectiveness of video-assisted thoracic surgery
(VATS) versus conventional median sternotomy (open) in the repair of secundum atrial …