Patient Stories

These patient stories from the news highlight the real-world impact of stroke in people diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The individuals featured have not been treated with or used our PFO closure device; their experiences are shared to provide broader context around this condition.

ABC News

Donald Glover's stroke and 'hole in his heart': What are the early warning signs?

Watch from beginning of video to :50, then 1:40 to end.

Good Morning America

38-year-old woman suffers stroke caught on camera; later diagnosed with PFO

Watch from beginning of video to 3:15 timestamp.