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 infant is not yet breathing. As the time of childbirth nears, the infantile circulation prepares for the outside world by slowly closing the connections to the mother that include the ductus...
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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?
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