Closure of patent foramen ovale may benefit migraine sufferers

Reducing the frequency and severity of disabling migraines is crucial for quality of life. A new study, published in the February 2009 issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, finds significant improvement of migraine following catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO)--a slight opening in the wall between the right and left atria.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news154093946.html">Closure of patent foramen ovale may benefit migraine sufferers</a></p> <p>Reducing the frequency and severity of disabling migraines is crucial for quality of life. A new study, published in the February 2009 issue of <I>JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions</I>, finds significant improvement of migraine following catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO)--a slight opening in the wall between the right and left atria.</p>