Did you know that 1 in 4 people have a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) also known as a hole in the heart?
A PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) is the medical term for what is often referred to as a hole in the heart. 50% Of people who suffer from the common symptoms have a significantly sized hole in the heart.
A 15 minute TCD test can determine if it is you
Do you experience these symptoms?
50% of people who suffer from the conditions below have a significantly sized hole in the heart.
- Migraines with Aura
- Stroke
- Exercise Intolerance
- High Blood Pressure
- Brain Fog
- Fatigue
- Shortness of Breath
A hole in the heart can increase stroke risk.
People are at higher risk of a stroke if they have a hole in the heart as well as the following conditions:
- Blood clots / DVTs and blood clotting disorders
- Fat entering the bloodstream associated with fractures of bones, orthopaedic surgery, liposuction surgery
- Amniotic fluid associated with childbirth
- Nitrogen associated with ‘the bends’ and scuba diving
- A diagnosis & minimally invasive closure means a lifetime of stroke risk can be avoided.
