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Looking for Stroke Patients over 70 who had a PFO Closure

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: May 29, 2024 | Replies (16)
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@pks3carlson

I am 77 and have had 2 previous minor strokes and 2 TIAs. They discovered the open PFO 2 years ago. My cardiologist recommended that I not get the PFO closure. I do not have Afib. I am currently taking Plavix and BP medicine.

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waynen | @waynen | Nov 11, 2023

Thanks, did your cardiologist say why you shouldn't get the closure? Also, did the 2 minor strokes cause you any cognitive problems? I've had one stroke and it gave me some problems remembering words and having difficulty getting the right words out when talking. My stroke was in the language area of my left posterior lobe. I'm also on Plavix and baby aspirin. My neurologist says I have a 20% chance of my next stroke.
Best to you.

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