2021 Fellows Courses

Lunch Program 2: How to Create a PFO Closure Program at Your Institution

Sponsored by Gore & Associates 

Data and societal consensus indicate that PFO closure is the new standard of care for secondary prevention of paradoxical embolic stroke in select patients.  This session is designed for fellows to learn about best practices in building a PFO closure program.  Attendees will learn the various steps to facilitating the implementation of a successful PFO closure program that can be applied to their everyday practice and support better patient outcomes.

Requirements and Tips for Success
Joseph R. Aragon Jr., M.D., FSCAI, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
PFO Stroke Myths About PFO
John J Volpi, MD, United Methodist Hospital