Any young patient who has had a thromboembolic event without an obvious cause such as atherosclerosis and major CV risk factors. Specifically CVA/TIA, amourosis fugax, myocardial infarct, peripheral or any central embolic event such as mesenteric ischaemia and renal infarction.
NB: Remember Atrial Fibrillation occurs commonly in patients with atrial shunts and independently increases the thromboembolic risk.
The Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)...
Previously thought to be a relatively...
Who is suitable for PFO assessment?
Any young patient who has had a thromboembolic...