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- Title
Patent foramen ovale transcatheter closure vs. medical therapy on recurrent vascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Authors
Rengifo-Moreno, Pablo; Palacios, Igor F; Junpaparp, Parichart; Witzke, Christian F; Morris, D Lynn; Romero-Corral, Abel
- Abstract
In patients with cryptogenic stroke, transcatheter (TC) closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) has not been shown to better prevent recurrent vascular events than medical therapy. However, randomized controlled trials (RCT) to date have included few vascular events, and lack of power has been raised as an important concern.
- Publication
European heart journal, 2013, Vol 34, Issue 43, p3342
- ISSN
1522-9645
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/eht285