Abstract
Aneurysms of sinus of valsalva are rare cardiac lesions and most of them are in congenital origin. The malformation
consists of a separation or lack of fusion between the media of the aorta and the annulus fibrosis of the
aortic valve. The structure becomes aneurysmal and may rupture to form a fistula. We present a case of ruptured
sinus of valasalva aneurysm in a 25-year-old man. The diagnosis was made by echocardiography and confirmed
at operation.
consists of a separation or lack of fusion between the media of the aorta and the annulus fibrosis of the
aortic valve. The structure becomes aneurysmal and may rupture to form a fistula. We present a case of ruptured
sinus of valasalva aneurysm in a 25-year-old man. The diagnosis was made by echocardiography and confirmed
at operation.
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