Patent Foramen Ovale and Risk of Perioperative Stroke—Reply

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Funding/Support: Financial support for NHBS was provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through a cooperative agreement with state and local health departments. Role of the Funder/Sponsor:The CDC was involved in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; and decision to submit the manuscript for publication. Disclaimer:The findings and conclusions in this letter are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the CDC.