I think the latest news (September 2017) on PFO closure vs. medication therapy is leaning toward closure for a very specific group of patients. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1707404...
Hi Dedoman, I had my PFO closed November 9, 2017 due to having a cryptogenic stroke in September of 2017. I am now 3 1/2 months post procedure (closed with Amplatzer occluder device) and doing well....
Hi, I am a 46 year old woman who had a cryptogenic stroke on Sept. 9, 2017. Prior to my stroke, I was active (running, biking, hiking) and had no health issues that I knew of. After much testing, the...