The management of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in cryptogenic stroke has undergone an evolution over the recent years. The evaluation for PFO closure should be undertaken in a select subset of patients with cryptogenic stroke. This video includes findings from recent randomized controlled trials that have guided this evolution in management, offers a comparison of medical management to percutaneous PFO closure, and provides further resources on this topic.
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