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MEDD Live 2020 Virtual Medical Conference

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  1. Week One: 1st - 2nd August
    18 Topics
  2. Week Two: 8th - 9th August
    18 Topics
  3. Week Three: 15th - 16th August
    15 Topics
  4. Week Four: 22nd August
    9 Topics
Lesson 1, Topic 9
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PFO’s, do they have a role in cryptogenic stroke? Presented by Dr Dale Murdoch

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THIS TALK WAS PRESENTED LIVE DURING THE INAUGURAL MEDD LIVE 2020 VIRTUAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE

PFO’s, do they have a role in cryptogenic stroke?

Learning Objectives:
1. Careful workup of patients with cryptogenic stroke is important
2. PFO closure has well demonstrated benefit in carefully selected patients

Abstract:
Young patients with cryptogenic stroke remain at elevated risk of future stroke. Those with a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) may benefit from percutaneous PFO closure. Recent large RCTs have proven benefit in carefully selected patients.

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