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This condition is not treated unless other heart abnormalities exist or if you had a stroke caused by a blood clot to the brain. Closure of the PFO usually requires invasive surgery by a specifically trained cardiologist, who uses a special tool to permanently seal the PFO shut. [read article]
Tests for Patent Foramen Ovale
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Transesophageal echocardiography is a diagnostic test using an ultrasound device that is passed into the esophagus of the patient to create a clear image of the hea... More
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than a plain x-ray image and involves n... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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This test uses ultrasound to examine the blood flow in the major arteries and veins in the arms and legs. More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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Blood gases is a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in your blood. It also determines the acidity (pH) of your blood. More
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Medical Procedures for Patent Foramen Ovale
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Percutaneous Transcatheter Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale
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Surgical Procedures for Patent Foramen Ovale
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Closure of Foramen Ovale with Prosthesis by Open Heart Technique
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