What’s going on in your chest like a fire burning after blocking an unclosed foramen ovale?

Chest burning like fire after closure of patent foramen ovale is an adverse reaction caused by the surgery, which usually resolves on its own. Foramen ovale is a congenital heart disease. The foramen ovale usually fuses around the 5th to 7th month of life, and if it does not close after the age of 3 years, it is called foramen ovale. About one-fourth of all adults suffer from this disease. If there are no symptoms, it does not require treatment, but if it is combined with a stroke or migraine, it requires prompt treatment. After oval foramen occlusion surgery, the feeling of burning in the chest is a common adverse reaction after the surgery, mainly due to the irritation of the chest by the surgical incision, and usually this feeling can disappear by itself with time and does not need special treatment. If the pain is serious, you can use ibuprofen extended-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets and other medications under the guidance of the doctor to relieve pain. It is recommended to pay attention to rest after the operation, do not excessive activities, so as not to aggravate the symptoms.