title: Letter regarding article by Hara et al, "Patent foramen ovale closure by radiofrequency thermal coaptation: first experience in the porcine model and healing mechanisms over time".
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stöllberger
authors.forename: Birke
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: Josef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Finsterer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D054092:Foramen Ovale, Patent / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D013552:Swine; D013997:Time Factors