Patent Foramen Ovale: A Source of Emboli or an Innocent Bystander?

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1 Department of Cardiology, Najafabad branch,Islamic Azad University, Najafabad,Isfahan,I.R.Iran

2 Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan I.R. Iran

Abstract

Although a patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been suggested as a risk factor for recurrent strokes, many stroke patients with PFOs have another source of emboli that remains unidentified if the PFO is considered the only embolic source. We report a case of stroke due to emboli an aortic aneurysm with a concomitant PFO.

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Iranian Heart Journal
Volume 17, Issue 2
June 2016
Pages 48-52

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