Clinical Practice, Resource Utilization, and Outcomes of Device Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale in Pediatrics

Abstract Background There are few data on patent foramen ovale closure and its outcome in children. In this study, we evaluated the current clinical practice, resource utilization, and outcome of device closure of patent foramen ovale in children. We hypothesized that patent foramen ovale closure wo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric neurology 2014-03, Vol.50 (3), p.213-217
Hauptverfasser:	Menon, Shaji C., MD, Grove, Amanda, BS, McFadden, Molly, MS, Korgenski, Kent E., MS, Cowley, Collin G., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures - adverse effects Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures - economics Child children Female Follow-Up Studies Foramen Ovale, Patent - complications Foramen Ovale, Patent - drug therapy Foramen Ovale, Patent - surgery Headache Disorders - complications Health Care Costs Humans Length of Stay Male migraine Migraine Disorders - complications Neurology outcome patent foramen ovale Pediatrics Practice Patterns, Physicians' - economics Prospective Studies resource utilization Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background There are few data on patent foramen ovale closure and its outcome in children. In this study, we evaluated the current clinical practice, resource utilization, and outcome of device closure of patent foramen ovale in children. We hypothesized that patent foramen ovale closure would not result in a demonstrated benefit in children. Methods We undertook a prospective survey of all consecutive patients (
ISSN:	0887-8994 1873-5150
DOI:	10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2013.11.007