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Meta-Analysis: Patent foramen ovale closure vs. medical therapy for cryptogenic stroke

30 Mar, 2018 | 04:27h | UTC

Patent foramen ovale closure vs. medical therapy for cryptogenic stroke: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – European Heart Journal (free)

“5-study EHJ meta analysis confirms value of PFO closure after cryptogenic stroke. “Number Needed to Close”: 178 pts to prevent one stroke over 1 year. Size matters (no effect for small shunts, “NNC” 96 for large shunts)” (via @Steph_Achenbach see Tweet)

 


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