[Non-fistulized aneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva. Pre- and postoperative echocardiographic aspects].
The case considered concerns as 57 year-old patient who was submitted for heart tests because of a slight diastolic aortic murmur and hypertension. Echocardiographic investigation diagnosed an aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva. The patient underwent a surgical intervention to reconstruct, on a dacron piece, the right sinus of Valsalva from which the aneurysmal cavity originated, retaining the aortic valve. After a short description of the etiology and the natural history of this condition we explain the importance of echocardiographic tests for the diagnosis and post-operative follow-up of these patients who run a high risk of severe and often lethal complications.
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Servizio di Cardiologia, Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia.
Manari
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Barboso
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D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva
Aneurisma non fistolizzato del seno di Valsalva destro. Aspetti ecocardiografici pre e post-operatori.