Unruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm presenting as acute coronary syndrome

Acta Cardiol. 2006 Dec;61(6):665-7. doi: 10.2143/AC.61.6.2017968.

Abstract

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is an infrequent cardiac anomaly. In the United States, it accounts for only 0.15 to 1.5% of all cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms can be acquired, secondary to infectious, degenerative or traumatic processes. This paper describes the case report of an 81-year-old woman, with an unruptured aneurysm of the right Valsalva sinus, who was admitted to the emergency department with a history of chest pain. After surgical repair of the sinus ofValsalva aneurysm, the prognosis is usually good, and the risk of recurrence is rare.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Disease* / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sinus of Valsalva* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography