There's a Hole in Your Heart - What You Need to Know with cardiologist Matthew Price

<p>Scripps Clinic cardiologist Matthew Price explains how a hole in the heart is formed, what health risks can occur and what procedures can help close the hole to lower risk of stroke. Learn more and download a free heart guide: www.scripps.org/6607p</p> <p>Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth!</p> <p>Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/<br /> Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth<br /> YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube<br /> Instagram: www.instagram.com</p> <p>What is patent foramen ovale (PFO)? (1:16)<br /> How does PFO increase the risk of stroke? (2:01)<br /> At what age can you get a PFO-related stroke? (2:32)<br /> What are the warning signs of a stroke? (2:59)<br /> How is testing for PFO done? (3:23)<br /> What is a cryptogenic stroke? (4:27)<br /> How do you close a PFO? (6:14)<br /> What are PFO closure devices? (7:34)<br /> PFO closure vs. blood thinners (9:57)<br /> Will you still need blood thinners after closing PFO? (11:26)<br /> Any physical restrictions with a PFO closure device? (11:52)<br /> Does the closure device need to be replaced? (12:28)<br /> What are some underlying conditions for cryptogenic stroke? (13:08)<br /> What are the pros and cons of blood thinners? (14:09)</p>