Orientation of the atrial septum to the inferior vena cava may contribute to the persistent patency of the foramen ovale.
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DOI: 10.1159/000522017
Abstract: PURPOSE There is growing evidence that paradoxical embolism through patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a cause for cryptogenic stroke. However, it is still unclear why the foramen ovale fails to close after birth. We studied… read more here.
Keywords: foramen ovale; ivc; atrial septum; shunt ... See more keywords