Re-conceptualization of the “Chinese Expert Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke Associated with Patent Foramen Ovale” for the Management of Perioperative Stroke in Patients with Lung Cancer

The Chinese Heart Journal published the “Chinese Expert Guidelines for Prevention of Stroke Associated with Patent Foramen Ovale” (hereafter referred to as “the Guidelines”) in 2021. were initiated by Professor Yushun Zhang No.1 Affiliated Hospital Xi’an Jiaotong University, and 55 domestic experts participated their discussion formulation. focus on eight key issues prevention stroke associated patent foramen ovale (PFO), including definition epidemiology, anatomical features, ultrasound diagnosis, clinical screening, treatment PFO-associated stroke. include pharmacological prevention, PFO transcatheter occlusion PFO. Patients are at elevated risk perioperative In China, lung cancer ranks first incidence among malignant tumors. number surgeries is increasing each year, population approximately 25%. Although patients due presence has rarely been reported, given high disability rate stroke, PFO, cancer, herein, we consider management cancer. Our aim provide further perspectives decreasing improve quality life increase safety surgery.