How Old is Too Old? Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale in Older Patients

Percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) reduces the risk of recurrent cryptogenic stroke specifically in younger patients. The three randomized controlled trials that led to the widespread adoption of PFO closure excluded patients over the age of 60 years. Older patients frequently have...

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Main Authors: Carlos Vazquez-Sosa, Stacey D Clegg, James C Blankenship
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Radcliffe Medical Media 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b323103fa1b54065adbaba5e98ebeea0
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