Percutaneous Closure of PFO in Patients with Reduced Oxygen Saturation at Rest and during Exercise: Short- and Long-Term Results

<div>Statistical analysis of SF-36 questionnaire in 8 patients after PFO closure. A slight impairment in quality of life (QoL) is seen in comparison to a standard population. Scores after PFO closure are superior to the scores from patients with advanced COPD.</div>

Journal of Interventional Cardiology

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Figure 2: Percutaneous Closure of PFO in Patients with Reduced Oxygen Saturation at Rest and during Exercise: Short- and Long-Term Results 