Heart-Stroke Team: A multidisciplinary assessment of patent foramen ovale-associated stroke.
Maikel Hm ImmensVincent van den HoevenTheresa J van LithToon D DuijnhouwerTim Jf Ten CateFrank-Erik de LeeuwPublished in: European stroke journal (2023)
After careful analysis of patients referred for PFO closure a relationship between the PFO and stroke could not be demonstrated in 32% of referrals, and 3% preferred best medical treatment over percutaneous closure. This stresses the need for a complete neurovascular work-up and multidisciplinary assessment.