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Patent Foramen Ovale

Patent Foramen Ovale - How to prevent?

Patent Foramen Ovale - Preparing for surgery

Patent Foramen Ovale - Post-surgery care

Patent Foramen Ovale - Other Information

Preparing for procedure

​The patient will need to fast at least four to six hours prior to the procedure and certain medications held off.​

Post-procedure care

​The patient usually stays in hospital overnight after the procedure for observation before discharging home the next day after chest X-ray and echocardiography.

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