Patent foramen ovale surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [3]

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Indications for Closure of a Patent Foramen Ovale

American Academy of Neurology Guidelines for prevention of recurrent cerebral embolism in patent foramen ovale (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Practice Recommendations

1) For patients who have had a cryptogenic stroke and have a patent foramen ovale (PFO), the evidence indicates that the risk of subsequent stroke or death is no different from other cryptogenic stroke patients without PFO when treated medically with antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants. Therefore, in persons with a cryptogenic stroke receiving such therapy, neurologists should communicate to patients and their families that presence of PFO does not confer an increased risk for subsequent stroke compared to other cryptogenic stroke patients without atrial abnormalities (Level A). However, it is possible that the combination of PFO and atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) confers an increased risk of subsequent stroke in medically treated patients who are less than 55 years of age. Therefore, in younger stroke patients, studies that can identify PFO or atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) may be considered for prognostic purposes (Level C).

2) Among patients with a cryptogenic stroke and atrial septal abnormalities, there is insufficient evidence to determine the superiority of aspirin or warfarin for prevention of recurrent stroke or death (Level U), but the risks of minor bleeding are possibly greater with warfarin (Level C). There is insufficient evidence regarding the effectiveness of either surgical or percutaneous closure of PFO (Level U).

Rating of Recommendations

A = Established as effective, ineffective, or harmful for the given condition in the specified population.

B = Probably effective, ineffective, or harmful for the given condition in the specified population.

C = Possibly effective, ineffective, or harmful for the given condition in the specified population.

U = Data inadequate or conflicting. Given current knowledge, treatment (test, predictor) is unproven.

American Academy of Chest Physicians Guidelines for prevention of recurrent cerebral embolism in patent foramen ovale (DO NOT EDIT) [2]

Findings

No clear advantage of warfarin over antiplatelets

Recommendations

Antiplatelet treatment recommended.

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Guidelines for prevention of recurrent cerebral embolism in patent foramen ovale (DO NOT EDIT)[3]

Antiplatelet therapy reasonable Warfarin reasonable for high-risk patients with other indications such as hypercoagulable state or venous thrombosis Insufficient evidence to recommend device closure for a first stroke. PFO closure may be considered for recurrent cryptogenic stroke on optimal medical treatment }}

Technique

The Ampltazer septal occluder (ASO) is the most commonly used device as it allows closure of large cavities, is easy to implant, and boasts high success rates. As an instrument, the ASO consists of two self-expandable round discs connected to each other with a 4-mm waist, made up of 0.004–0.005´´ nitinol wire mesh filled with Dacron fabric. Implantation of the device is relatively easy. The prevalence of residual defect is low. The disadvantages are a thick profile of the device and concern related to a large amount of nitinol (a nickel-titanium compound) in the device and consequent potential for nickel toxicity.

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References

  1. Messé SR, Silverman IE, Kizer JR, Homma S, Zahn C, Gronseth G; et al. (2004). "Practice parameter: recurrent stroke with patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysm: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology". Neurology. 62 (7): 1042–50. PMID 15078999.
  2. Albers GW, Amarenco P, Easton JD, Sacco RL, Teal P (2004). "Antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke: the Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy". Chest. 126 (3 Suppl): 483S–512S. doi:10.1378/chest.126.3_suppl.483S. PMID 15383482.
  3. Furie KL, Kasner SE, Adams RJ, Albers GW, Bush RL, Fagan SC; et al. (2011). "Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the american heart association/american stroke association". Stroke. 42 (1): 227–76. doi:10.1161/STR.0b013e3181f7d043. PMID 20966421.