When a PFO is discovered incidentally

Robert J. Sommer; Barbara T. Spencer

doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-4987-3_16

When a PFO is discovered incidentally

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Abstract

With Patent Foramen Ovale occurring in 20-25 ’ of the adult population, it can often be discovered incidentally during a cardiac evaluation. How should these patients be counseled? Is further evaluation warranted to assess risk factors that may predict a future complication? Is treatment of any sort needed?.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Patent Foramen Ovale
Publisher	Springer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages	129-134
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781447149873
ISBN (Print)	9781447149866
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4987-3_16
State	Published - 1 Jan 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Desaturation
Eustachian valve
PFO

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