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Impact of Transesophageal Echocardiographic Parameters on Procedure-Related Radiation Exposure in Percutaneous Transcatheter Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
2024-03-18
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<h4>Background: </h4> Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a cardiac congenital anomaly with a prevalence of 20% to 30% in the general population, associated with clinical conditions such as cryptogenic stroke, migraine, and decompression sickness. Percutaneous PFO closure has been proven superior to medical treatment alone for PFO-related stroke, exhibiting a favorable safety profile. However, the procedure's radiation...
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- d5502547-1bf7-57ff-bce1-930b2dd4ef84
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4100124/v1
