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  • Title: [Transvenous catheter occlusion of the patent foramen ovale in paradoxical embolism].
    Author: Berdjis F, Schneider M, Schulze-Neick I, Hausdorf G, Lange PE.
    Journal: Z Kardiol; 1993 Apr; 82(4):249-52. PubMed ID: 8506720.
    Abstract:
    Paradoxical emboli are assumed to be one cause for cerebral strokes of unknown etiology. These emboli usually cross from the right to the left heart via a patent foramen ovale. We describe the transvenous catheter occlusion as an alternative to surgical closure. There were no complications. The echocardiographic follow-up of 12 and 14 months demonstrated complete closure of the foramen ovale without recurrence of neurologic symptoms.
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