Applicability of Percutaneous Occlusion with Double Disc Prosthesis for Correction of Patent Foramen Ovale

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the applicability of percutaneous occlusion with a double-disk prosthesis to correct patent foramen ovale.   Methodology: Integrative review of the literature carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Google Scholar and PubMed databases, using the Health Sciences (DeCS) descriptors: “Prosthesis design”, “Patent foramen ovale” and “Cardiac catheterization ” combined with each other by the Boolean operator AND.   Results: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital condition characterized by non-healing of the foramen ovale after birth, which can lead to complications such as paradoxical embolism and cerebrovascular accidents. Percutaneous occlusion rates with double-disc prostheses have accompanied this increase in PFO detection, while the technique, which involves inserting a double-disc device into the foramen ovale to close it, has proven effective in preventing embolic events in patients with a history of cryptogenic stroke or other PFO-related manifestations. The approach of percutaneous occlusion with a double-disk prosthesis for PFO correction is, therefore, a valuable tool in the therapeutic arsenal to reduce the risk of embolic events in high-risk patients.   Conclusion: Percutaneous occlusion with a double disc prosthesis is an effective approach to preventing embolic events in patients with patent foramen ovale. Its growth reflects technological advances and understanding of the risks of FOP.