Amplatzer Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder Device-Related Complications - Cureus

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a standard variant that is present in 25% of the whole adult population. In a certain population, PFO can lead to cerebrovascular accidents. Mechanism of cerebrovascular accidents can be by paradoxical embolization from the right…

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a normal variant of the atrial septum and is considered a remnant of normal fetal anatomy. At six months, more than half of the infants will have a PFO. In adults, PFO i… [+18113 chars]

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