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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [3]

Synonyms and Keywords: Patent foramen; PFO; probe patent PFO

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Patent Foramen Ovale from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgery | Post-Surgical Management | Post-Surgical Complications | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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