
pmid: 20947058
We read with great interest the improved echocardiographic diagnostic protocol for patent foramen ovale (PFO) by Rana et al. ([1][1]). We wish to highlight some relevant issues. Demonstrating the presence of PFO does not establish its etiopathogenic role in systemic embolization. A small-sized PFO
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial, Posture, Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional, Hemodynamics, Foramen Ovale, Patent, Patient Positioning, Echocardiography, Doppler, Color, Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging, Echocardiography, Predictive Value of Tests, Humans, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial, Posture, Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional, Hemodynamics, Foramen Ovale, Patent, Patient Positioning, Echocardiography, Doppler, Color, Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging, Echocardiography, Predictive Value of Tests, Humans, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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