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Floppy atrial septum is an aneurysm or bulge in the atrial septum which moves to and fro. It can cause embolic stroke rarely, especially if it is associated with a patent foramen ovale. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a cause for paradoxical embolism. Now there are PFO closure devices available, to prevent recurrent strokes due to paradoxical embolism.