A rare variant of a ruptured sinus of valsalva aneurysm forming an aorto-atrial fistula: a case report and review of literature.
John S DaycoAlyssa DsouzaFrank BaciewiczShaun CardozoPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2023)
SOVA is a rare finding but should still be considered in the differential in young and middle-aged patients with symptoms of acute heart failure, hemodynamic compromise, and a new continuous heart murmur. Early surgical repair is highly recommended to prevent acute and long-term complications.
Keyphrases
- middle aged
- acute heart failure
- heart failure
- coronary artery
- atrial fibrillation
- liver failure
- abdominal aortic aneurysm
- respiratory failure
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
- risk factors
- drug induced
- left atrial
- sleep quality
- left ventricular
- physical activity
- depressive symptoms
- brain injury
- acute respiratory distress syndrome