Congenital aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva protruding into the left ventricle

Treatment and outcome of sinus of valsalva aneurysm

“…The male to female ratio is approximately 2:1. [1][2][3] Because of recent advances in diagnostic techniques, especially in echocardiography, the number of patients presenting for surgical treatment has been increasing. This report summarises our experience with SVAF.…”

A patient with aneurysms of both aortic coronary sinuses of Valsalva obstructing both ventricular outflow tracts

“…To our knowledge, only two such cases have been reported, both arising from the right coronary aortic sinus. 8,9 Another case has been reported causing obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract. Again to the best of our knowledge, however, ours is the first case to be reported with aneurysms of both coronary aortic sinuses extending into the outflow tracts of both ventricles, causing obstruction and also burrowing into ventricular septum.…”

Persistent sinus venosus valve in association with congenital sinus of Valsalva aneurysm fistula

“…2 It is produced by mural defi ciency or outpouching of the aortic sinus that perforates into a cardiac chamber, resulting in an aorto-cardiac fi stula. 2,3 The natural history of SVA fi stulas has not accurately been determined due to the relative infrequency. Palpitation, chest pain and dyspnea are the most common symptoms.…”

“…2 The incidence of SVA is between 0.14 and 0.96% in patients undergoing open-heart surgery. 3 Aneurysms may remain asymptomatic or produce symptoms due to mere mechanical pressure and aortic regurgitation. Rupture into an adjacent, low-pressure chamber will result in congestive heart failure.…”