| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2963426 | Journal of Cardiology | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThe presence of a patent foramen ovale has been found to be associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke of otherwise unknown origin (cryptogenic stroke). The present article will review the evidence regarding this association, the technical aspects of PFO detection, and the preventive options to decrease the risk of recurrent cerebral events.
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Authors
Shunichi Homma, Marco R. Di Tullio,