Abstract:BackgroundIt has been suggested that there is an increase in aortic regurgitation (AR) in the short and medium term after percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO). The aim of this study is to determine the long-term effect of percutaneous closure of PFO on the prevalence of AR.MethodsPatients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack who had undergone percutaneous closure of PFO more than five years before the study were invited to an echocardiographic examination.ResultsOut of 83 invited … Show more
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