Procedure
PFO Closure
A one-page care plan for patients having PFO Closure, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this procedure closes a small hole in my heart to lower stroke risk
- I understand it is used after certain strokes or clot-related events
- I follow fasting and medication instructions exactly before the procedure
- I take or hold medicines as told (blood thinners, antiplatelets, others)
- I tell my care team about bleeding risk, prior stroke, or allergies
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
PFO Closure is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.