Living with PFO

What are my stroke risks due to PFO? What can I do to minimize these risks?

What is the most effective medication to keep me from having another stroke if I decide not to close my PFO?

Do I have migraine because of my PFO?

Can I take birth control pills?

Is it safe to have a baby if I have PFO? Are there special considerations during pregnancy and delivery that I should be aware of?

Is PFO a genetic condition?

Can I fly?

Can I have sex?

Can I scuba dive?

Do I need to modify my exercise routine if lifting could cause my PFO to open?

Is there anything special my other doctors have to do for me because of my PFO if I have surgery?

Do I need an IV filter?

Do I need to take antibiotics before going to the dentist?

Can I go to high altitudes?

Does PFO put me at greater risk of having heart failure when I get older?

Am I at higher risk for stroke if I don’t close my PFO and have a rhythm-control device implanted in my heart?

Does my PFO put me at greater risk of a stroke during a hip replacement?

Therapeutic burden

Living with anticoagulants

Do I have to take this medication the rest of my life?

What are my bleeding risks long-term and short-term?

Will I bruise easier?

Why do I feel tired when I take this medication? Is there anything I can do to make this better?

What if I have an accident? Can the effects of this medication be reversed in an emergency?

I eat a lot of leafy greens. Do I have to change my diet?