PFO/ASD closure procedure

Hi
I’m scheduled this summer for closure for my PFO condition.
Mine is different than yours, my non oxygenated blood is mixing with my oxygenated causing me to have severe hypoxia. I’ve been on oxygen for 1 1/2 looking for the cause.
Have you now had the procedure? How did it turn out for you?

Yes, I had the procedure May 2024. The procedure went very well and recovery was easy. I did however end up going into Afib a couple of months afterwards. Ended up in the ER where I had a cardioversion that zapped me right back into rhythm. None of my docs could figure out why. One did say it might have just been my body rejecting the new device in my heart. I’ve had No problems since.
I wish you good luck and I hope you have improvements with your oxygen.

Thx for your response.
I did notice in the literature on the procedure that Afib is a known possible side effect.
Glad it did not recur.
Did your cardiologist require and retesting before your procedure. Mine is requiring a transesophicus Ecco., TEE
I’m just awaiting insurance approval

Jeff

I didn’t have a TEE for myself. I’ve had several echocardiograms before and after.
I did have a TEE however when I went to the ER for my AFib. Be prepared for a sore throat. The numbing stuff isn’t very good. At least not for mine.
Good luck to you! I’m sure it will all go well. Where are you having it done?

Thx
I’m in Daytona Beach
Jeff

Hi Gabby.
Almost 2 years after you had your procedure in May 2024, I come to you both new to this MayoClinic connect site because I am apprehensive about my upcoming PFO closure. HELP.
I simply cannot decide if I want to go forward with it because I fear the AFIB side effect!
I am doing it because I had a TIA - which as you know is unconfirmed (aka not for sure) stroke that was harmless and extremely mild. In fact, it could have been just a soreness numbness due to an 18 hole golf tourney I participated in the prior day but regardless, the tests led me to the fact that I have PFO and am of a good age to close it! I AM SUPER nervous and scared. Tell me more about the AFIB event you had after the procedure.

@francine4
@francine4

I was 72 years old when I underwent the procedure to close my Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO). It was one of the best medical interventions I’ve ever had. I had a minor stroke and two transient ischemic attacks (TIA) that prompted my cardiologists to investigate my condition. In my opinion, I highly recommend this procedure.

Charlie! I love that you responded to me. A needed an angel. Tell
Me if you were worried about the crazy heart beat thing that I cannot think of the name of? Did you experience any after effects?

@francine4
@francine4

I didn’t have any irregular heartbeats. However, my stamina was reduced, and I felt tired. In my opinion, having the PFO closed was the best procedure I could have undergone. It literally restored my life. I had no aftereffects; if anything, I felt like a new person.

@francine4

Hi Francine, here is my story!

I had a massive stroke at 29 y/o in October 2021. They determined that it was caused by a large PFO. I ended up having closure in December 2021 with a 30mm Gore Cardioform Septal Occluder. My PFO was pretty complex as it was mixed with a ASA and ASD. I have not developed A-Fib and I'm 4 years post closure. It was the best decision to get it fixed. 🙂

Good luck!