Patent foramen ovale
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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]; Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[3] Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [4]
Synonyms and Keywords: Patent foramen; PFO; probe patent PFO
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Patent Foramen Ovale from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgery | Post-Surgical Management | Post-Surgical Complications | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies