Role of transoesophageal echocardiography in detecting patent foramen ovale in stroke patients aged ≤60 years: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The underlying aetiology of ischaemic strokes is unknown in as many as 50% of cases. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) has become an increasingly recognised cause of ischaemic strokes in young patients. The present study aimed (1) to assess the frequency of transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) performed and the proportion of PFOs detected in patients aged ≤60 years and (2) examine the effect of PFO closure on reducing stroke reoccurrence.

Methods

This was a retrospective clinical audit based on de-identified, secure medical records of the Canberra Hospital, Australia. A review of records was conducted on discharged patients aged 18-60 years admitted to the stroke unit following an ischaemic stroke episode between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2018.

Results

SUBMITTER: Najjar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7703908 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature