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patent foramen ovale |
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patent foramen ovale [′pat·ənt fə′rā·mən ′ōv·yül] (medicine) Persistence, usually functional, of the fetal foramen ovale after birth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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119) mentions several possible triggers for migraines, with a patent foramen ovale being one. The trial will explore the link between a common heart defect, called patent foramen ovale (PFO), and migraine headaches to determine if closing the PFO reduces the frequency of migraine attacks. The residual tunnel, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), can act as a valve. |
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