Patent foramen ovale and stroke

J Cardiol. 2010 Sep;56(2):134-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2010.05.008. Epub 2010 Jun 29.

Abstract

The presence of a patent foramen ovale has been found to be associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke of otherwise unknown origin (cryptogenic stroke). The present article will review the evidence regarding this association, the technical aspects of PFO detection, and the preventive options to decrease the risk of recurrent cerebral events.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / complications*
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Stroke / prevention & control