title: [Aneurysms of the left sinus of Valsalva].
abstract: The acquired aneurysm of the left aortic sinus is a rare lesion. We observed two cases: the former ruptured in the left ventricle, the latter in the right ventricle. Both cases were identified by echocardiographic examination. The diagnosis was confirmed by the cardiac catheterization and aortography and then at cardiac surgery. In the latter case the diagnosis of rupture was done using Doppler technique. Our experience indicates that, at least in selected cases, the diagnosis of aneurysm of Valsalva sinus and that of rupture are possible by means of two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Malattie dell'Apparato Cardiovascolare, Università di Firenze.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Dabizzi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barletta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Teodori
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Olivo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001027:Aortography; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004452:Echocardiography; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva
vernacular_title: Aneurismi del seno di Valsalva sinistro.