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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure From Strokes to Migraines ...

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Post Amplatzer Implant Migraine<br />

•Usually associated with nickel allergy (70%).<br />

•Can occur with larger devices w/o Ni allergy.<br />

•Very responsive <strong>to</strong> clopidogrel: an ADP platelet<br />

recep<strong>to</strong>r inhibi<strong>to</strong>r.<br />

•Steroids may decrease inflammation, cp and HA.<br />

•Usually dissipates in 6-12 months.<br />

•1/500 removed for persistent chest pain.<br />

Monday, December 7, 2009

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