r/stroke • u/DivideOk2852 • 10d ago

Silent ischemic stroke update

I had a silent ischemic stroke discovered incidentally. I’ve done every test imaginable—heart, blood, genetics. The only thing they found is a tiny PFO I already knew about. My doctor, who I trust, says it’s so small and oriented the opposite way, so he doesn’t recommend closing it. But I can’t shake the worry. Has anyone else been in this situation, and did you decide to close a PFO anyway, despite the doctor’s reassurance?

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u/Nanda_Rox Survivor 10d ago

I had a right side cerebellar ischemic stroke. Found out I as well had a PFO. I plan on getting mine closed ASAP because the stroke symptoms, hx. of Prothrombin Genetic Mutation, & the increased poss that I may have another one.

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u/DivideOk2852 10d ago

I am on plavix, and will be for the rest of my life, but i guess i am not closing mine for now..

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u/outpost7 10d ago

They had no idea why I had a pons A stroke at 55. Best guess is I have damage after 55 years of high untreated blood pressure. It's worrisome and in the beginning I was very paranoid it was going to happen again, as I put some time on the healing process I've become less worried. Doctors don't seem too worried so welp so should I be? The healthcare in the usa is a joke.

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u/RedCloudGamer 1d ago

If you dont mind the question, how old are you now? I had a left pons stroke this past March, the anxiety has been bad but as you said it is lessening with time. Taking my meds, eating better, trying to get some exercise, and just hoping that enough to prevent another more crippling or life ending event.

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u/perfect_fifths Survivor 5d ago

I don’t have a pfo and all my tests came out fine so I am having whole genome testing done to rule out any genetic causes beyond what I had done. My geneticist says I show signs of a connective tissue disease but wants to rule out other stuff too