Amplatzer PFO Occluder Device may Prevent Recurrent Stroke in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale and Cryptogenic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials

Conclusion: The closure of PFO with Amplatzer PFO occluder device was associated with significant reduction in recurrent strokes in patients with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale. The better outcome in prevention of secondary stroke in patients with cryptogenic stroke and PFO may be associated with type of closure device used.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anil Pandit, Madan Raj Aryal, Aashrayata Aryal Pandit, Leena Jalota, Sudheer Kantharajpur, Fayaz A. Hakim, Howard R. Lee Tags: Reviews Source Type: research