Patent Foramen Ovale
Patent Foramen Ovale Causes
This condition is a congenital defect which is believed to be hereditary and genetically associated.
Patent Foramen Ovale Definition
Patent foramen ovale is a condition wherein the flap-like opening which naturally develops in the septum in the heart of an unborn, and which should close weeks or months after a baby is born, remains open.
Patent Foramen Ovale Diagnosis
Patent foramen ovale is usually discovered by mere chance when imaging tests is done on the patient suffering therefrom.
Patent Foramen Ovale Symptoms and Signs
Unlike any other kind of diseases, a patent foramen ovale does not usually exhibit any symptoms.
Patent Foramen Ovale Treatment
Treatment consists of blood-thinning medications, and surgery to close the patent foramen ovale.