title: Sinus of valsalva aneurysms: assessment with cardiovascular MRI.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this article is to present the role of cardiovascular MRI in the assessment of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms. An imaging protocol is described, along with a systematic approach to interpret MR findings and a synopsis of key findings.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radiologists should have a systematic approach to the assessment and evaluation of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms to facilitate optimal patient management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B9 5SS. edwardhoey1@gmail.com
authors.forename: Edward T D
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Hoey
authors.forename: Arulnithy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kanagasingam
authors.forename: Mohan U
authors.initials: MU
authors.lastname: Sivananthan
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media