Cor Vasa 2017, 59(2):e177-e180 | DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2016.05.002
Rupture of the right Valsalva sinus with significant left-to-right shunt: A case report
- Kardiocentrum Nemocnice Podlesí, Třinec, Česká republika
Valsalva sinus aneurysm (VSA) is a rare heart disease, which is most frequently congenital. Even though it can be asymptomatic, there is a danger of expansion and rupture resulting in heart failure.
Our case report discusses a 25-year-old male without any significant medical history, being evaluated for dyspnea and fever. Right Valsalva sinus rupture was diagnosed and the patient was treated surgically.
Keywords: Aneurysm rupturing; Congenital heart defect; Heart failure; Patch; Suture; Valsalva sinus aneurysm
Received: March 14, 2016; Revised: April 27, 2016; Accepted: May 13, 2016; Published: April 1, 2017 Show citation
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