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aortic sinus aneurysm; sinus of Valsalva aneurysm; aortic sinus fistula
Etiology:
- congenital cardiac defect
- acquired forms
- Marfan syndrome
- syphilitic aortitis
- aging
Epidemiology:
- congenital form is rare
Special laboratory:
- transesophageal echocardiography
Complications:
- rupture may result in
- acute heart failure
- fistula formation
- unruptured aneurysms may cause obstruction of flow through the aortic valve
- dissection of the aneurysm may occur, causing obstruction or destruction of local structures
Management:
- elective surgery
- urgent surgery for ruptured aneurysm
Related
aortic sinus (of Valsalva)
General
vascular aneurysm
heart disease (cardiac disease)
References
- Bayne EJ
eMedicine (Medscape): Pediatric Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/892021-overview