Percutaneous patent foraman ovale closure for the prevention of recurrent cerebral embolic stroke in adults (around the age 60 years and under)

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NHS England has carefully reviewed the evidence to treat patent foramen ovale with percutaneous PFO closure in those adults who have had a previous ischaemic stroke. We have concluded that there is enough evidence to make the treatment available.