Approximately 25 percent of the United States population may have a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), which results from the incomplete closure of the heart’s atrial septum. This is known as a “hole in the heart.” This condition can increase a person’s likelihood of having a stroke or heart attack. Local cardiologists can perform a specialized cardiac procedure to seal up the hole using an implant device. To learn more about Patent Foramen Ovale, watch this video.


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