Patent Foramen Ovale Closure

A foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart that naturally exists in babies who are still in the womb. Shortly after birth, the foramen ovale should close. In the event it does not close, a condition called patent foramen ovale or PFO occurs.

Although the majority of patients with this condition do not have any symptoms, PFO may cause migraine headaches and increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. PFO closure is a minimally invasive procedure to fix this hole in the heart. To learn more or to schedule an appointment: https://www.uhhospitals.org/services/...

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