Patent foramen ovale

Alternative names:

PFO

Treatment:

This condition is not treated unless other heart abnormalities exist.

Expectations (prognosis):

The infant will have normal health in the absence of other heart defects.

Complications:

Unless there are other defects, there are usually no complications.

Calling your health care provider:

(This disorder is usually discovered when the health care provider hears a heart murmer during a routine examination.)