title: Detection of ruptured aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva by contrast two-dimensional echocardiography.
abstract: The M-mode and two dimensional echocardiographic features are described of a patient with rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm into the right atrium. A clear echo-free zone arising from the tip of the aneurysm is visualised in the right atrium in diastole by peripheral injection of echocardiographic contrast material. At surgery a fistula was seen between the non-coronary cusp and the right atrium.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media