Assessment of patent foramen ovale closure in elderly patients with cryptogenic transient ischemic attack or stroke: Efficacy, safety, and potential age-related benefit
PFO closure is safe and effective in elderly patients with CS. Advanced age should not be a contraindication for PFOC, as older patients may potentially derive more significant benefits from the procedure.
Authors
- Ming‐Chih Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3562-0694)
- Sheng‐Ling Jan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7755-8940)
- Yu-Hsuan Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4004-8538)
- Chiann‐Yi Hsu
- Po‐Lin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7254-0108)
- Chi-Sheng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0842-9875)
- Yun‐Ching Fu
Institutions
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- Kaohsiung Medical University (TW)
- National Chung Hsing University (TW)
- Providence University (TW)
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- Chung Shan Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Stroke Journal
- Published
- 2025-06-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23969873251341764
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.59