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Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm eroding into the interventricular septum
H Raffa1, J Mosieri, A A Sorefan
1King Fahad Heart Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|June 1, 1991
Summary
A rare case of a right sinus of Valsalva aneurysm eroding into the interventricular septum is presented. This report details its presentation, diagnostic imaging, and surgical treatment for this uncommon cardiac condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva are rare cardiac abnormalities.
- Erosion into the interventricular septum is an exceptionally uncommon complication.