Is a PFO genetic?
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Patent foramen ovale (PFO) can be detected in approximately 30% of the population. ... The origin of this cardiac abnormality is at present unknown, and it is unknown whether PFO is a family trait. If it turns out that PFO is a family trait, this cardiac abnormality could contribute to genetic susceptibility for stroke.
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Patent foramen ovale (PFO) can be detected in approximately 30% of the population. ... The origin of this cardiac abnormality is at present unknown, and it is unknown whether PFO is a family trait. If it turns out that PFO is a family trait, this cardiac abnormality could contribute to genetic susceptibility for stroke.