Dissecting aneurysm of the interventricular septum due to rupture of the sinus of Valsalva. (22nd November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Atiq, Mehnaz; Ali, Fatima; Hasan, Sulaiman B.
• Is Part Of: Cardiology in the young. Volume 27:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 609
• Page End: 612
• Publication Date: 2016-11-22
• Subjects: Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, -- aneurysm of the interventricular septum, -- rupture of the sinus of Valsalva; Pediatric cardiology -- Periodicals; 618.9212
• DOI: 10.1017/S1047951116001621
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1047-9511

Abstract

Abstract: Aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly. It occurs as an outpouching that progresses like a windsock, and it may rupture producing aortic regurgitation, cardiac tamponade, congestive heart failure, conduction abnormalities, and stroke. We describe a case of rupture of the sinus of Valsalva into the interventricular septum producing a large dissecting aneurysm. Despite the location, it did not produce a conduction abnormality.