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Rupture of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm: case report and review of contemporary literature.

Jean-Luc DuvalRichard A E RamsinghNatasha C RahamanRisshi D RampersadGianni Davide AngeliniGiovanni Teodori
Published in: Perfusion (2020)
Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm rupture is a rare condition with a great potential for morbidity and mortality if not promptly diagnosed and managed. We present an unusual non-infected sinus of Valsalva aneurysm rupture in a 47-year-old female. This case report, a likely presentation of a late congenital heart defect, highlights the need for a high index of suspicion in a patient with atypical history of congestive cardiac failure.
Keyphrases
  • coronary artery
  • case report
  • systematic review
  • left ventricular
  • abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • heart failure
  • risk assessment
  • atrial fibrillation