Stroke of Genius? Revisiting the PFO Closure Debate
Presenter
Dr. Andrew Michael Goldsweig, MD, MS, FSCAI, University of Massachusetts - Baystate Medical Center, West Hartford, CT
Dr. Andrew Michael Goldsweig, MD, MS, FSCAI, University of Massachusetts - Baystate Medical Center, West Hartford, CT
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize current evidence supporting and challenging PFO closure in cryptogenic stroke.
- Critique patient selection criteria for closure based on risk stratification and trial data.
- Formulate a balanced approach to counseling patients on PFO closure options.
Keywords: Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)