Condition

Patent Foramen Ovale

A one-page care plan for patients with Patent Foramen Ovale, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency & Clarity, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I know a PFO is common and usually causes no symptoms or heart problems
    • I know most people with a PFO do not need it closed
    • I know a PFO does not make clots but may rarely let one reach the brain
    • My goal is to learn whether my PFO is harmless or linked to a stroke

  2. Expectations & Execution

    4 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency & Clarity

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

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