Transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure versus medical therapy for cryptogenic stroke: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Conclusions:
In this meta-analysis, using intention-to-treat analysis, transcatheter device closure of PFO was not superior to standard medical therapy in the secondary prevention of cryptogenic stroke. Transcatheter closure was superior using per-protocol analysis.
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - Category: Cardiology Authors: Irbaz RiazAbhijeet DhobleAhmad MizyedPaul HsuMuhammad HusnainJustin LeeKapildeo LotunKwan Lee Source Type: research
More News: Cardiology | Cardiovascular | Clinical Trials | Heart | Ischemic Stroke | Patent Foramen Ovale | Statistics | Stroke | Study