Patent foramen ovale history and symptoms: Difference between revisions
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Less than 1% of patients with a patent foramen ovale will sustain either is a [[cryptogenic stroke]] or [[transient ischemic attack]] due to [[paradoxical embolism]]. | Less than 1% of patients with a patent foramen ovale will sustain either is a [[cryptogenic stroke]] or [[transient ischemic attack]] due to [[paradoxical embolism]]. |
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Overview
The vast majority of patients with a patent foramen ovale do not have symptoms.
Rare Symptoms
Cryptogenic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack
Less than 1% of patients with a patent foramen ovale will sustain either is a cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack due to paradoxical embolism.
Migraine Headaches
Migraine headaches, particular those with an aura, have been associated with a patent foramen ovale.
Decompression Sickness
Divers may face a risk of decompression illness if they do not have a patent foramen ovale closed.