Patent foramen ovale closure by using transesophageal echocardiography for cryptogenic stroke: single center experience in 132 consecutive patients

Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) is routinely performed using plain fluoroscopy in the catheter room. This method results in inevitable radiation damage, adverse effects of contrast agents on...

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - January 9, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yangyang Han, Xiquan Zhang and Fengwei Zhang Tags: Research article Source Type: research