Rupture of the Right Valsalva Sinus with Significant Left-To-Right Shunt

Katarína Kubišová
2017 Madridge Journal of Case Reports and Studies  
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. Overview Valsalva sinus aneurysm is a rare anomaly which is either congenital or acquired.
more » ... enital aneurysm is a more common type which comprises 0,1-3,5% of all congenital heart diseases.
doi:10.18689/mjcrs-1000105 fatcat:eyxdz7wfgjbnxktiwkwyz3qhqi