A Case of Recurrent Embolic Strokes in a Young Female With a Patent Foramen Ovale and Presumed Fibroelastoma - Cureus

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) occurs in about 25% of the population. PFO closure has been shown to decrease the risk of stroke in patients with recurrent strokes as compared to those treated with medical therapy alone, with more benefit in those with larger PFO …

Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) in young patients are most commonly of cardioembolic origin. Examples include anatomic abnormalities such as patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defects (ASD)… [+14415 chars]

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