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Clinical manifestation and current management of patent foramen ovale

  • Ignacio Cruz-González
  • , Jorge Solis
  • , Thomas J. Kiernan
  • , Bryan P. Yan
  • , Yat Yin Lam
  • , Igor F. Palacios

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

There is increasing interest in the evaluation and treatment of patent foramen ovale, which has been associated with various pathologic conditions, such as cryptogenic stroke, platypnea - orthodeoxia syndrome and migraine. However, optimal treatment of patients with patent foramen ovale has not been established. This article aims to review the clinical manifestation and current therapeutic options for patent foramen ovale.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1011-1022
Number of pages12
JournalExpert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Volume7
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2009
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cryptogenic stroke
  • Migraine
  • Patent foramen ovale
  • Percutaneous device closure

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