Table 2.

Summary of current evidence in relation to the management of patent foramen ovale in children

	Evidence
Incidental PFO diagnosis
Counseling and follow up guidelines	None
Diagnostic modality of choice
TEE versus TTE versus TCD	Weak
PFO closure indication
PFO and cryptogenic stroke	Weak
PFO and deep diving	Weak
PFO and migraine	Weak
PFO and pregnancy	None
Risk stratification
PFO and associated special situations	Weak/none

PFO: Patent foramen ovale, TCD: Transcranial Doppler, TTE: Transthoracic echocardiography