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How does PFO closure reduce stroke risk?
In selected cryptogenic-stroke patients, PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure reduces the risk of recurrent stroke compared with medication. Randomized trials show this benefit alongside an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
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How does PFO closure reduce stroke risk?
In selected cryptogenic-stroke patients, PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure reduces the risk of recurrent stroke compared with medication. Randomized trials show this benefit alongside an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
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