Sinus of valsalva aneurysms

Abstract

Summary:Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms are rare cardiac anomalies which may be acquired or congenital. The congenital aneurysm is m m common than the acquired form, with an incidence ranging from 0.1 to 3.5% of all congenital heart defects. Acquired aneurysms may result from trauma, endocarditis, syphilis, Marfan's syndrome, and senile-type dilatation in which the three sinuses dilate as a result of the normal aging process. This review focuses on both congenital and acquired aneurysms with particular attention to the noninvasive diagnosis of this anomaly.

Bicuspid aortic valve endocarditis complicated by ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm

“…His postoperative course was uneventful. He was doing well at the 3-month follow-up visit.SOVA is usually congenital, but it can also occur secondary to infection, trauma, and other acquired cardiac diseases [1]. In our case, the patient's initial symptom was fever, followed by breathing difficulties after a few days.…”

Ruptured Left Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

“…In 75 to 90% of cases, right sinus of valsalva is involved, in 10% the noncoronary sinus is affected and the left sinus is very rarely affected. 1 SVA are usually of two types-congenital and acquired mostly due to syphilis, atherosclerosis or endocarditis.…”

Transcatheter closure of a ruptured sinus Valsalva via retrograde approach

“…Sinus Valsalva aneurysm is a rare entity the prognosis of which worsens when ruptures (1)(2)(3). Surgical repair is the traditional method for sinus Valsalva aneurysm rupture (SVAR).…”