David Fischman
David Fischman
caused conditions country existing guidelines procedure prudent
Again, we look at Mr. Sharon's age, which suggests that there were other conditions existing that may have caused his stroke. Also, in this country we use the procedure very cautiously. The guidelines are very prudent and restrictive.
rate success
The rate of success is high, under the appropriate circumstances.
approach certain country dictates eight except procedure proceed protocol second six time unless until weeks
The conventional approach in this country is not to proceed with the PFO until at least six to eight weeks have elapsed from the time of the stroke. Our protocol also dictates that the procedure is not done until and unless there has been a second stroke, except under certain conditions.