Short-term results of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale guided by transoesophageal echocardiography in patients with cryptogenic stroke: A retrospective study
Abstract:Background: This study aimed to assess the short-term (12
months) results of PFO occlusion guided by transoesophageal
echocardiography (TEE) and the results of regular transthoracic
ultrasound foaming test (UFT). Methods: Data of 75 patients who
underwent interventional therapy for PFO and CS were retrospectively
analysed. The patients were grouped according to their preoperative UFT
results: group A, small volume of right-to-left shunts; group B,
moderate volume of right-to-left shunts; and group C, large vol… Show more
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