Patent foramen ovale (patient information)
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Patent foramen ovale |
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Overview
What are the symptoms of Patent foramen ovale?
What causes Patent foramen ovale?
Who is at highest risk?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for an Patent foramen ovale?
Directions to hospitals treating Patent foramen ovales
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent the defect, but some of the complications can be prevented with early detection.
An ASD patient's perspective
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