Interaction of cardiac implantable electronic device and patent foramen ovale in ischemic stroke: A case ‐only study

ConclusionAmong admitted ischemic stroke patients, we did not find a higher prevalence of CIED in patients with PFO compared to controls. Therefore, in the underlying source population, the presence of CIED did not increase the PFO ‐associated ischemic stroke risk.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - January 8, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kolade M. Agboola, Jin ‐Moo Lee, Xiaoyan Liu, Eric Novak, Phillip S. Cuculich, Daniel H. Cooper, Amit Noheria Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research