Research Topic

Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

This cluster of papers focuses on the association between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and cerebrovascular events, including cryptogenic stroke and paradoxical embolism. It explores the effectiveness of transcatheter closure, medical therapy, and the risk factors associated with PFO, such as migraine and thrombus formation. Additionally, it discusses the management of neurological events and decompression illness in relation to PFO.