Patent foramen ovale with cryptogenic stroke: A case report
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- Published online on: November 13, 2024 https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.204
- Article Number: 5
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Abstract
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common congenital heart defect that can contribute to cryptogenic stroke, particularly in younger patients lacking traditional risk factors. The present study describes the case of a 14‑year‑old male patient who experienced an acute ischemic stroke without identifiable atheroembolic risk factors. Comprehensive diagnostic imaging revealed a marked right‑to‑left shunt through a PFO, identified as the probable cause of the stroke. The patient was treated with dual antiplatelet therapy and subsequently underwent successful percutaneous PFO closure. At 6 months following the procedure, the patient exhibited notable neurological recovery. The present case report highlights the critical need for evaluating PFO as a potential etiology of cryptogenic stroke in younger populations, emphasizing the advantages of a multidisciplinary approach and timely intervention in preventing recurrent events.
