Patent foramen ovale natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [3]

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The presence of a patent formane ovale has been linked to decompression sickness, paradoxical embolism and migraine. There is a debate within the neurology and cardiology communities about the role of a PFO in cryptogenic stroke. The prognosis of patent foramen ovale is generally good. Rarely, individuals might present with stroke, migraine and decompression illnesses.

Prognosis

  • The prognosis of patent foramen ovale depends on the size of defect, amount of shunting and presence of any associated defects.
  • Some infants presenting with cyanosis due to right-to-left shunting, might have complete resolution as they grow up (due to decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance)
  • An incidentally discovered, asymptomatic patent foramen ovale, doesn't require any special treatment or follow-up.

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