According to the American Heart Association, more than a quarter of the population has a hole in their heart, for most it causes no adverse health effects, and majority of those affected don't even know they have it.
Interventional Cardiologist, Sarah Elsayed, MD, discusses how patent foramen ovales (PFOs) occur, signs and symptoms, and treatment options available.
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment Options
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Sarah Elsayed, MD
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Sarah Elsayed found herself on the west coast attending Medical School at USC. She graduated at the Keck School of Medicine, USC in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to that, she relocated to Egypt where she spent several years developing her initial skills in the medical field and volunteering at Kaplan Medical, Cairo, Egypt. She has publications in journals such as ‘Vascular Medicine,’ ‘Future Medicine, Interventional Cardiology,’ and was awarded the American College of Cardiology “Excellence in Cardiology Fellowship Award.”Learn more about Sarah Elsayed, MD
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