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Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale

Definition

Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a small hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers. This procedure involves inserting a catheter through a vein in the leg and guiding it to the heart, where a closure device is deployed to seal the opening.