Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Patent foramen ovale risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no established risk factors for patent foramen ovale but the presence of congenital heart disease may be associated with an open foramen ovale.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Anatomical features associated with increased risk of paradoxical embolism in patients with patent foramen ovale include large right-to-left shunt, atrial septal aneurysm, long PFO tunnel, and the presence of a Eustachian valve.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Saver JL, Mattle HP, Thaler D. Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Versus Medical Therapy for Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke: A Topical Review. Stroke. 2018 Jun;49(6):1541-1548. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.018153. Epub 2018 May 14. PMID: 29760277.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Ifeoma Odukwe, M.D. [2], Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [3], Kristin Feeney, B.S. [4]