What is patent foramen ovale?
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a congenital atrial septal defect. Before birth, a fetus has a hole between the left and right atria (upper chambers of the heart). PFO is characterized by a failure of that hole to close naturally.
How do members experience patent foramen ovale?
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Tension headaches
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Who has patent foramen ovale on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 26 | |
| 60s | 19 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | |
| Female | 63 |
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