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Two different presentations of sinus of valsalva aneurysm
Nishit Patel1, Talla A Rousan, Marvin D Peyton
1Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Abstract:
Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is a rare cardiac anomaly that can be congenital or acquired. We report 2 cases of SVA. The first case involves a 59-year-old male presenting with frequent syncope. Echocardiogram revealed a large right SVA obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). The second case involves a 21-year-old female presenting with sudden onset chest pain and a continuous machinery murmur. Echocardiogram revealed a ruptured right SVA into the right atrium. Although advanced percutaneous techniques have been implemented in the correction of this anomaly, open-heart surgery with or without aortic valve replacement remains the treatment of choice.
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