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17 Feb 2023

PFO closure

Facilitators: L. Sondergaard, M. Yamamoto
Discussants: T. Akagi, H. Hara, H. Kawano, N. Tada
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Summary

Consult this session to learn procedural tips and tricks and explore the role of PFO treatment for stroke prevention. Discover the evidence for PFO closure, when it should be considered, pre, intra and post procederal management, and common procedural complications.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand a role of PFO treatment for stroke prevention
  • To learn procedural tips and tricks of PFO closure
  • To share an adequate post procedural management for stroke prevention

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  • Session objectives
  • What is the evidence for PFO closure (RCTs) and high-risk patients (large shunt, ASA)
  • When should PFO closure be considered?
  • Pre-procedural work-up when PFO closure is considered
  • Procedural step-by-step in PFO closure
  • Common procedural complications and how to mitigate the risk
  • Post-procedural management (anti-thrombotic therapy, imaging)