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RESPECT Trial: Randomized Evaluation of Recurrent Stroke, TIA or Peripheral Embolism Comparing PFO Closure to Establish Current Standard of Care Treatment and Revision

Lead Physician: Richard W. Smalling, M.D., Ph.D.

This study is investigating whether percutaneous (done by needle puncture of the skin) patent foramen ovale closure is equivalent to the current standard of care – medical management – in the prevention of symptomatic recurrent stroke, transient ischemic attack or peripheral embolism.