Patient's question:
I did a magnetic arch vibration and found that there was blood in the cerebral cortex, and the foramen ovale was not closed.Previous treatment and outcomes: The baby was hospitalized for self-treatment for 4 days, during which he only had a seizure once. After that, he never had another seizure.
What help is needed: Can you tell me the cause, how to self-treat, and whether there are any aftereffects?
Doctor's answer:
The foramen ovale generally closes within the first year of life. If it remains open in a child older than 3 years, it is referred to as patent foramen ovale (PFO). In adults, 20% to 25% of the foramen ovale remains incompletely closed. PFO is currently the most common congenital heart defect in adults, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in every 4 people in the general population. For a long time, it was believed that PFO generally does not cause shunting between the atria and does not interfere with cardiac hemodynamics, leading to the belief that it is "trivial." However, many recent studies have demonstrated a close association between PFO and unexplained stroke patients.