PFO for the Early Interventionalist
Presenter
Megan Coylewright, M.D., FSCAI, Essentia Health, Saint Paul, MN
Megan Coylewright, M.D., FSCAI, Essentia Health, Saint Paul, MN
Learning Objectives:
- Familiarize yourself with the anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical significance of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in various clinical scenarios, including cryptogenic stroke, migraine, and decompression illness and preprocedural evaluation of these conditions.
- Learn about diagnostic and intraprocedural imaging modalities required for effective management of PFO, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and intracardiac echocardiography, and transcranial doppler.
- Explore the procedural techniques and devices used for percutaneous PFO closure, focusing on best practices and device selection.
Keywords: Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)