Residual Shunt After Patent Foramen Ovale Closure and Long-Term Stroke Recurrence.

CONCLUSION: Among patients undergoing PFO closure to prevent future stroke, the presence of residual shunt, particularly a moderate or large residual shunt, was associated with an increased risk for stroke or TIA recurrence.
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Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - May 11, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Deng W, Yin S, McMullin D, Inglessis-Azuaje I, Elmariah S, Hung J, Lo EH, Palacios IF, Buonanno FS, Ning M Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: research