Characteristics of the patients in whom the final diagnosis was modified
| Subject n | Age (years) | Initial diagnosis | Number of days since PFO closure | Final diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | Stroke | 299 | IEDI |
| 2 | 22 | Stroke | 467 | MS |
| 3 | 27 | TIA | 161 | ON |
| 4 | 42 | TIA | 527 | MS |
IEDI, inner ear decompression illness; MS, multiple sclerosis; PFO, patent foramen ovale; ON, optic neuropathy; TIA, transient ischaemic attack.