Publications by authors named "J S Tobis"
Article Synopsis
- The article explores how a patent foramen ovale (PFO) might contribute to conditions like migraines, vasospastic angina, and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
- It reviews the potential role of PFO in these health issues and suggests possible treatments.
- The authors propose a new clinical syndrome where PFO acts as a common link between migraines, coronary vasospasm, and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in susceptible patients.
Article Synopsis
- Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a common and potentially dangerous condition affecting people at high altitudes, characterized by specific symptoms identified in the Lake Louise Criteria.
- AMS is believed to be caused by lower oxygen levels, leading to insufficient oxygen in tissues (hypoxia), with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) possibly worsening the situation by allowing blood to bypass the lungs.
- Recent studies indicate that hikers with AMS tend to have a higher prevalence of PFO, highlighting the need for further research on how PFO relates to AMS.
This introductory article provides many key lessons that I have learned in my 23 years of studying patent foramen ovale (PFO). It discusses issues related to the diagnosis, clinical presentation, and treatment of PFO.
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