Risk factors and complications associated with intra-operative or post-operative identification of a PFO in cardiac surgery patients: A cohort study

ConclusionPatent foramen ovale finding incidence in peri-operative cardiac surgery care was rare (2%) but post-operative finding of PFO was associated with a increased risk of ischemic strokes, worsened respiratory outcomes, and prolonged hospitalization.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research