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Is Numbness Common In People With Hole In Heart?

I am a 33 year old post TIA victim. I was found with a hole in my heart between upper two chambers. Had non invasive PFO closure with PFO occluder in June. I get feelings of numbness like I did when I had my stroke but much lighter and my left arm goes numb. Is this cause for concern?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Usually possibility of another stroke is uncommon after PFO closure. Your symptoms may be connected to anxiety.
Still I would recommend you to see your doctor to be in the safe side

Regards,
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Is Numbness Common In People With Hole In Heart?

Hi, Usually possibility of another stroke is uncommon after PFO closure. Your symptoms may be connected to anxiety. Still I would recommend you to see your doctor to be in the safe side Regards,