Cryptogenic stroke is a complication commonly associated with patent
foramen ovales (PFOs). However, current guidelines do not address PFO
management in COVID-19 patients. This report describes a challenging
case of an unvaccinated patient with recurrent strokes and refractory
hypoxemia secondary to COVID-19 pneumonia who underwent a PFO closure
using NobleStitch.
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