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Patent Foramen Ovale: A Source of Emboli or an Innocent Bystander?



Mirdamadi A1 ; Gharipour M1 ; Arasteh SM1
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  1. 1. Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Iranian Heart Journal Published:2016

Abstract

Although a patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been suggested as a risk factor for recurrent strokes, many stroke patients with PFOs have another source of emboli that remains unidentified if the PFO is considered the only embolic source. We report a case of stroke due to emboli from an aortic aneurysm with a concomitant PFO. © 2016, Iranian Heart Association. All rights reserved.