Faculty Advisor(s)
Paula Pate-Schloder
Abstract
This research looks at treatment options for patent foramen ovale (PFO) patient's with recurrent cryptogenic strokes. Surgical, drug therapy, and percutaneous closure options were explored to determine the safest, most effective forms of treatment for the patients. Several clinical trials were evaluated to show the success of the PFO closure device. A patients case was studied to understand why they were considered for the percutaneous treatment option. Several images and descriptions are provided to demonstrate the process of placing the device. A description of post procedure care and imaging was also provided to show how a physician deems the procedure successful.
Publication Date
2020
Document Type
Poster
Department
Medical Imaging
Keywords
Patent Foramen Ovale, Cryptogenic Strokes, treatment options
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Troutman, Megan, "Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Devices for Preventing Recurrent Cryptogenic Strokes" (2020). Student Research Poster Presentations 2020. 36.
https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/research_posters2020/36