What kind of food can promote the closure of the foramen ovale in newborns

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

The foramen ovale is located in the upper middle part of the interatrial septum and is open during fetal life. In most newborns, it closes between 5 to 7 months of age. If it remains open after 7 months, it is referred to as a "patent foramen ovale" and is considered a type of congenital heart disease.

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