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Patent Foramen Ovale Migraines
One of the biggest topics of discussion amongst Migraineurs today is that of PFO, "the hole in the heart" that may contribute to Migraines. Migraineurs are asking their doctors to test them to see if they have this condition. Many of those who do want to have the hole repaired -- immediately. However, questions remain and the closure procedure is not yet being performed on the basis of Migraine disease because it has not yet been proven effective. Trials are underway to determine the efficacy...
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What is a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Can it Cause Stroke
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... Read more »
Children with Migraine and PFO
For several years now, researchers have been looking at the connection between Migraine and patent foramen ovale (PFO). Now, researchers... Read more »
Headlines, News, and Migraines
If you've been keeping an eye out for Migraine news recently, there have been several topics reported in multiple places. Some of you have... Read more »
PFO and Migraine: July, 2010 Update
The connection between patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been an ongoing topic of discussion and questions. One clinical... Read more »
A Hole in Your Heart: Patent Foramen Ovule
It was the morning after my open heart bypass surgery at UCLA Medical Center, and I was sitting up in the ICU, feeling no pain thanks to... Read more »
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Children with Migraine and PFO
A recent study looked at children with Migraine to determine the prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in children with Migraine. What Is PFOPFO... Read more »
Patent foramen ovale
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
While a baby grows in the womb, there is a normal opening between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. If this opening fails to... Read more »
Heart defect not behind migraines: study
Researchers in Florida have completed a new study that appears to debunk the theory that patent foramen ovale (PFO) can cause migraines.... Read more »
More Research Links Migraine With Aura and Stroke in Women
In the last few years, studies have been released about Migraine and stroke risk, and Migraine and cardiovascular disease in both women and men. To... Read more »
Heart surgery may treat migraines
A small hole in the heart that closes for most people after birth may be behind migraines with aura, some experts say. Up to a quarter of all adults... Read more »
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