Patent Foramen Ovale, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics, E-Book

Book excerpt: In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jonathan M. Tobis and Ali Emami bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Patent Foramen Ovale. Top experts discuss key topics such as embryology, anatomy, and physiology: diagnosis of PFO: TTE, TEE, TCD, RHC; PFO-associated stroke: a neurologist's perspective; migraine and PFO; hypoxemia and PFO; and more. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including altitude sickness; decompression illness; practical aspects of PFO closure: ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance; a cardiologist's perspective on PFO-associated conditions; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on patent foramen ovale, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.