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Stroke and PFO
Up to 40% have unknown causes. This can be due to a PFO in 60% of cases. We now refer to these cases as “PFO-related stroke".
Dr Ross Sharpe


Decompression Illness and PFO
SCUBA divers who suffer from decompression illness are extremely likely to have a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) or Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
Dr Ross Sharpe


Migraine and PFO link
Our studies show that for some people, a cardiac condition, known as a PFO, is a major contributing factor to migraine with aura.
Dr Ross Sharpe
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