Cross-sectional imaging of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms: lessons learned.

Diagn Interv Radiol

Department of Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, UT Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.

Published: March 2018

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, dilatation of one or more of the aortic sinuses, is a rare but important aortic root defect, which can be a cause of some serious cardiac sequels. The purpose of this article is to review the etiopathogenesis, relevant anatomy, clinical manifestations, potential complications, multimodality imaging features, and management of this rare but important entity of sinus of Valsalva.

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