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Increased diagnostic testing improves patient outcomes in cryptogenic stroke, suggesting better hospital efficiency.
Increased diagnostic testing for PFO-associated stroke is expected to improve patient health outcomes and increase contribution margin from an US hospital perspective. This evidence supports improving PFO testing in US hospitals to reduce recurrent strokes and improve hospital efficiency.
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