Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for stroke prevention
Rey-Ares L, Ciapponi A, Pichon-Riviere A, Augustovski F, García Martí S, Alcaraz A, Bardach A, López A
Record ID 32016001120
Spanish
Authors' recommendations:
There is evidence of moderate quality showing that percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale for secondary prevention of stroke would be similar or slightly better than medical treatment. The Clinical Practice Guidelines do not recommend it as first option; its indication is limited to patients who failed medical treatment or with contraindications. The United States private sponsors differ in coverage, while the British Public Health System does cover it.
No evidence was found regarding primary prevention of stroke and the only guide mentioning primary prevention recommends.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
www.iecs.org.ar/home-ets/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Argentina
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Foramen Ovale, Patent
- Stroke
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy
Contact Address:
Dr. Emilio Ravignani 2024, Buenos Aires - Argentina, C1414 CABA
Contact Name:
info@iecs.org.ar
Contact Email:
info@iecs.org.ar
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)
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