The Brain-Heart Team Approach: Secondary Prevention After a Presumed PFO-Mediated Stroke-Panel Discussion

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Video Summary

In this video, the panel discusses the lifetime of a device used in cardiac procedures and the need for patients to continue taking aspirin. They also discuss the benefits of lifelong antiplatelet therapy and the possibility of closing the left atrial appendage in addition to closing the PFO. The panelists emphasize the importance of monitoring patients closely for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention. They also mention the role of age and other factors in assessing the risk of PFO-related strokes. The video concludes with the panel thanking the audience and expressing their commitment to preventing strokes.

Keywords

device lifetime

aspirin

antiplatelet therapy

PFO closure

stroke prevention