Systematic review of percutaneous closure versus medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale

Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Pages: e004282 - e004282
Published: Mar 1, 2014
Abstract

Objectives

To provide a comprehensive comparison of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure versus medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and demonstrated PFO.

Design

Systematic review with complete case meta-analysis and sensitivity analyses. Data sources included MEDLINE and EMBASE from 1980 up to May 2013. All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing treatment with...
Paper Details
Title
Systematic review of percutaneous closure versus medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale
Published Date
Mar 1, 2014
Journal
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
e004282 - e004282
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