Which patients benefit from PFO closure after stroke?

Chairpersons: C. Pristipino, M. Roffi
Panellists: W. Doehner, H. Sievert
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Summary

Consult this session on PFO closure after stroke and learn more about how to diagnose a cryptogenic stroke, work up a patient suspected of having one, and how to identify among them the patients who may benefit from PFO closure.

Learning Objectives

  • To become familiar with the diagnosis of cryptogenic stroke
  • To appropriately work up a patient with suspected cryptogenic stroke
  • To identify patients who may benefit from PFO closure

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