Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure Overview with Dr. Aidan Raney and Providence

Dr. Aidan Raney with Providence offers detailed information about PFO closure. In this video, Dr. Raney guides patients on how this procedure is performed, discusses the benefits for patients, and the recovery process.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hello I had a stroke 2009
My cardiologist found I had a PFO but wouldn’t recommend closure. 10 years after he referred me to heart specialist
This surgeon wouldn’t do closure because my protein c level for clotting was slightly off and indicated I still needed to be on blood thinner 5mg twice daily.
This is not right

[@lymitutit3046]

I'm going to have this procedure in about 2 weeks. I'm freaking out a bit . That's why I'm spending some time watching videos over this subject.

[@providence]

Good luck on your upcoming procedure and sending well wishes on a speedy recovery!

[@stephanieverlench6591]

I’m having my PFO Closure on July 12 and pretty stressed about it. I had a stroke at 65 and they discovered I had a PFO, however I was never told. The reason was I was 65 and my insurance probably would not have covered it. Want to get a knee replacement and need to have the pfo closure before the surgery.
Please let me know if you are over 65 and have had a PFO closure and how did you feel afterwards

[@gailfairweather1515]

Thank you I am getting this operation

[@victoralarcon47]

How did it go ?

[@mgilmanjr]

So am I. This was a great explanation.

[@butchieblock9118]

Have a PFO, had a stroke last year. 6+ weeks of speech therapy etc. Cardiologist hasn't even mentioned closure. I continue to be apprehensive day to day. Thoughts?

[@providence]

Thank you for your question. We recommend speaking with your primary care provider regarding your care and recovery.