Patent foramen ovale (patient information)

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Patent foramen ovale

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Patent foramen ovale?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Overview

What are the symptoms of Patent foramen ovale?

What causes Patent foramen ovale?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for an Patent foramen ovale?

Directions to hospitals treating Patent foramen ovales

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

There is no known way to prevent the defect, but some of the complications can be prevented with early detection.


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