This journal cover illustration was created for an article about patent foramen ovale closure for secondary stroke prevention. There are a variety of devices available for PFO closure, so we chose to show the patent foramen ovale defect rather than focus on a specific device or technique for closure.
Keywords: Editorial, Patient Education, Professional Education, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Disease Management, General Surgery, Medical Devices, Pediatrics, Pathology
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