Updating the evidence on patent foramen ovale closure versus medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke: a systematic review and comprehensive meta-analysis of 2,303 patients from three randomised trials and 2,231 patients from 11 observational studies.

Volume: 9, Issue: 11, Pages: 1342 - 1349
Published: Mar 20, 2014
Abstract
AIMS We aimed at updating the evidence coming from randomised and observational studies of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure compared to medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke (CS). METHODS AND RESULTS Comparative studies of PFO closure versus medical therapy published or presented through March 2013 were identified. Data from 2,303 patients in three randomised clinical trials (RCTs) and from 2,231 patients in 11 observational...
Paper Details
Title
Updating the evidence on patent foramen ovale closure versus medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke: a systematic review and comprehensive meta-analysis of 2,303 patients from three randomised trials and 2,231 patients from 11 observational studies.
Published Date
Mar 20, 2014
Volume
9
Issue
11
Pages
1342 - 1349
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