A Practical Scoring System to Select Optimally Sized Devices for Percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale Closure

摘要

BackgroundPatent foramen ovale (PFO) has been linked to cryptogenic stroke, and closure has been reported to improve clinical outcomes. However, there are no clear guidelines to direct device sizing. This study sought to use patient characteristics and echocardiographic findings to create a prediction score for device sizing.