Starting on:
Jan 22, 2026
Ending on:
Mar 11, 2026
Moderator(s):
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenya Cardiac Society
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Jan 22, 2026
Ending on:
Mar 11, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Gladys Njihia
KCS
Venue: KCS
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenya Cardiac Society
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PATENT FORAMEN OVALE: Stratifying Risk in the Era of Interventional Closure
Starting on:
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
Ending on:
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Venue:
Description
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a common congenital cardiac condition that may be associated with cryptogenic stroke and other embolic events. With advances in transcatheter closure techniques, there is increasing focus on identifying patients who would benefit most from intervention. This webinar will discuss risk stratification, diagnostic approaches, and current evidence guiding patient selection for PFO closure in clinical practice.
Objectives
Understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO).
Identify patients at higher risk of paradoxical embolism associated with PFO.
Review current evidence and guideline recommendations for PFO closure.
Discuss patient selection criteria for transcatheter PFO closure.
Appreciate the role of imaging and multidisciplinary teams in decision-making.
Presenters
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Prof.
Christine Jowi
KCS
KNH