Paroxysmal diseases of the nervous system associated with patent foramen ovale
Patent foramen ovale(PFO)is a common congenital heart disease.The clinical manifestations of PFO are heterogeneous,which can easily lead to missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.In recent years,people found PFO is related to a variety of nervous system diseases such as TIA,migraines,dizziness,syncope,seizures.This paper reviews the relationship between PFO and nervous system paroxysmal disease and its possible mechanism.This review aims to improve clinicians'understanding of PFO and provide ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of PFO.