Should Your Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Be Closed? 

I had a cryptogenic stroke with PFO diagnosis back in 2016. At that time, I was told my PFO was too small to be the cause. I was told about PFO closure in 2018 following the FDA approval of the device, but I denied it because, afterall, I was told it was "too small" to be the source. Fast forward to now, 2022, been living life just fine, no residual stroke sxs remain, no reoccurance of incident, but now the topic of PFO closure gets brought up again. I had a repeat TEE last week because my current cardiologist was not convinced by the "too small" diagnosis. He found my PFO to be "small-medium size" and is now leaving it up to me if I want to close it. So now that Pandora's box was opened, I have to make a decision that isn't easy. Leave my healthy heart as it is, and live life on a gamble that it will never happen again, or close it hoping this device does not lead to adverse reactions within the heart in the future. 🤷‍♀️

I had a stroke at the age of 28, due to a PFO. Had it closed just in local anesthesia. It was super interesting to see how the procedure was done.

thank you for sharing, I'm about to have this op very soon after having a stroke 6 weeks back, my bubble check supports this amazing to see my heart on screen

What if you didn't have a stroke, yet discovered you have PFO? Do you have to suffer any particular symptoms to indicate this corrective procedure may be beneficial to prevent an initial stroke? I can't seem to get a clear answer on this so far.

In February of this year 2022, I had a stroke from a blood clot that traveled through a pfo. I had a pfo closure shortly afterwards.

My pfo closure makes me feel better than ever. Id suggest it

How small is small or medium or large?

Thank you for this video, but why is it no Dr. listens to to a patient's heart anymore? It is inexpensive, and can be very diagnostic. I have gone through so much to be diagnosed, until Resident came in and listened to my heart. She heard the soft S2/6 murmur at the left sternal border, and finally Pulmonary Hypertension was investigated and found on a right heart cath. Previous to this I have had at least 4 Echocardiograms with Doppler and no one even thought about this!!!! I was an Ultrasound tech, and is it the Dr., reading them? Or is it that Radiologist still should be doing it!!!!!

I have a pfo,but they say mine is small so I don't need to do anything. But I notice I have a racing heart beat when laying down,not sure if it's caused by my pfo

I have a large PFO which has been discovered following a TIA but have to wait atleast 3 yrs for an op as live in the UK. Anyone have any advice how to get around this ?

Please explain in Hindi

Taking maternity in nursing. Thanks so much for this explanation.

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I have a patent foramen ovale (PFO) hole in heart) I also have svt (supraventricular tachycardia) having ablation surgery at the end of the month to rectify the rapid heartbeat and abnormal heart rhythm. The patent foramen ovale is a benign issue that apparently a quarter of the population has but it causes an increase risk of stroke and cryptogenic stroke due to blood able to pass from right to left ventricle bypassing the lungs which apparently filter small clots from the blood supply which is a little worrisome but ok. The issue I have is that I have an uncle that has the same issue (patent foramen ovale) and is currently recovering from his 3rd (cryogenic) stroke and he is only 55 (I'm 33) and has lost complete function of the left side of his face. I messaged my cardiologist explaining this and the fact that pretty much every aliment the man has, I have had example we are the only ones in our family to have testicular torsion (very rare condition), SVT and also the only ones in the entire family to have kidneys stones and glaucoma and bad eye sight, so I'm worried to say the least... The issue I have is that the surgery to fix the svt and the surgery to "patch" the PFO are identical so in my mind it makes since that while I'm young I get the procedure done to resolve both issues being they are gonna be in there already instead of waiting to see if anything happens bc it is a "defect" and has an increased risk of stroke associated with it. Well my cardiologist states the likely hood of me having those issues is very low so he will absolutely not patch the hole?? With my family history it looks like he would be willing to fix both issues now instead of risking doing it after I have a stroke. My question is for cardiologist or doctors what should my next move be I want to get the surgery as quickly as possible to resolve the svt but I feel like I need to cancel the surgery and look for a cardiologist that is willing to fix both issues. What is the likelihood of finding a cardiologist to do that? Or should I just roll with the plan at hand?

What about pfo in pregnancy risks?

I have a patent foramen ovale and I am not having it closed,,I am on blood thinners,,I had a stroke but I am fine,,,we are keeping things the way they are

Does pfo cause afib? I am a 36 with both

P.F.O. Closure coming my way sometime this month.

My baby 9 month small pfo sir