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Patent Foramen Ovale In San Bernardino
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People who had a PFO closure had a risk of stroke at least 45% lower than people who took the medicine but didn't have a procedure.
PFO can occasionally result in complications. The most serious of these is stroke. Most people will not need treatment for a PFO. Some people receive treatment for PFO, especially if they have had a stroke due to a PFO.
Most PFOs don't need to be closed. Most PFOs cause no symptoms or complications. Larger PFOs may cause stroke. People with symptomatic or large PFOs may benefit from a procedure to close the hole.
Treatment most often requires a procedure called cardiac catheterization, which is performed by a trained cardiologist to permanently seal the PFO.
Expect tenderness or a small bump (size of a quarter) at the procedure site. Bruising is also common at the procedure site. Possible sensations in the chest: palpitations, chest discomfort, or pressure. This is very common about 2 weeks to 6 weeks post closure; usually treatment is NOT required.
By closing the defects, the workload on the heart is decreased, reducing the risk of developing heart failure over time. Patients who undergo PFO & ASD closure often experience improved energy levels, reduced fatigue, and an overall enhanced quality of life.
Conclusions: The data collected in this study demonstrate that percutaneous PFO closure is a safe and effective procedure, showing long-term prevention of recurrent cerebrovascular events, significant reduction in migraine symptoms and substantial improvement in quality of life.
You may be asleep for the procedure, or you may get a sedative to help you relax. Your doctor makes a small cut in your groin. Then the catheter, with tools inside it, is put into your blood vessel and carefully guided to your heart. Your doctor moves the tip of the catheter to place a small device inside the PFO.
Your groin may have a bruise and feel sore for a few days. This is where the catheter was inserted into your blood vessel. You can do light activities around your home. But don't do anything strenuous until your doctor says it is okay.
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How is a PFO treated? Treatment is a catheter procedure or surgery to close the opening in the heart.The foramen ovale is a hole in the wall between the left and right atria of every human fetus. This hole allows blood to bypass the fetal lungs. PFO treatment closes the Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) through blood thinning medicines or a catheter-based procedure to close the hole. However, it may cause serious complications under certain circumstances. In roughly 75 percent of cases, the hole, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), closes on its own and requires no treatment. A PFO closure is a procedure that can help lower the risk of a stroke for some people. A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole in the wall between the heart's two upper chambers (atria). Before birth all babies have this opening.