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PFO Closure
by TY67, Jul 02, 2008 07:37PM
What size PFO should be closed? Is there a certain size? I have heard several different answers.
And IF someone is told that they do have a PFO and the size of it is a quarter to a 50 cent piece,
Is that a large enough hole to be concerned with closing? And the Echo and TEE showed some right heart enlargement.
In your opinion, should this person have the PFO Closure Procedure done? And should it be done with the AMPLATZER DEVICE?
Thank you for any help you can give
And IF someone is told that they do have a PFO and the size of it is a quarter to a 50 cent piece,
Is that a large enough hole to be concerned with closing? And the Echo and TEE showed some right heart enlargement.
In your opinion, should this person have the PFO Closure Procedure done? And should it be done with the AMPLATZER DEVICE?
Thank you for any help you can give
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What does your own cardiologist suggest?
Like maggiemag said, you could try posting to the Expert forum. You will probably get a MUCH better answer. Sorry I can't help much either.