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Review
. 2004 Feb;90(2):219-24.
doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.019315.

Indications for the closure of patent foramen ovale

Michael J Landzberg  1 , Paul Khairy
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Review

Indications for the closure of patent foramen ovale

Michael J Landzberg et al. Heart. 2004 Feb.
No abstract available

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Available percutaneous PFO occlusion devices.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Systematic review: stroke and TIA following transcatheter PFO closure compared to medically treated patients
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