Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Simplified Procedure for the Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Foramen Ovale

"The Patent Foramen Ovale closure is realized under trans-thoracic echocardiography control. If necessary, the operator will use trans-esophageal echocardiography to implant the prosthesis. One day after the procedure, a clinical assessment and an electrocardiogram are performed. At 3 months the consultation corresponds to a trans-thoracic echocardiography validation of the closure accompanied by a bubble test (Valsalva maneuver) and a clinical assessment. At 12 months, the visit corresponds to a consultation with a clinical assessment and an electrocardiogram. At 36-months and 60-months, the visits will be done following the on-site visits provided for in the usual care or during a telephone call from the attending cardiologist to retrieve the results of the clinical examination, electrocardiogram and MACCE (major cardiac and cerebral vascular events). A consultation dedicated to the study may be proposed to patients according to what is provided in the usual care."