RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Closure of PFO, ASD, and LAA: Where Do We Stand Today?
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 13
SP 29
OP 31
DO 10.1177/155989771413015
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/13/29.abstract
AB A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is common in the general population and has been associated with cryptogenic stroke, stroke following orthopedic or neurosurgery, migraines with aura, and sleep apnea, as well as other less common conditions (ie, orthodexia, decompression illness, and altitude sickness). This article examines studies on PFO closures, complications with these devices, and left atrial appendage procedures.