What is a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Can it Cause Stroke

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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

Thu, September 20, 2007

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What exactly is a patent foramen ovale (PFO)? Has it been known to cause stroke? If the PFO is repaired, what are the chances of recurring strokes? The chambers of the heart form before the child is born. Before birth the infantile circulation must pass through the placenta of the mother, as the...

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Sean Parchem

9/30/07 9:45pm

I had a stroke on November of 06. I am in the health and fitness field and felt like I was in fairly good shape.

However, after my stroke things changed. I'm hoping to get the PFO fixed to keep another stroke at bay.

Has anyone else made the decision to get the PFO closed.

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