Imaging of an aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva with transesophageal echocardiography, contrast angiography and MRI

Int J Card Imaging. 2000 Feb;16(1):35-41. doi: 10.1023/a:1006389116701.

Abstract

A sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is an uncommon congenital defect, which requires appropriate diagnosis with either echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging or contrast angiography. Treatment consists of aortic valve repair. We describe a young woman with an aneurysm of the non-coronary sinus of Valsalva, an atrial septal defect and pulmonary insufficiency. The different imaging techniques and possibilities of surgical correction are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography / methods*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / congenital
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Contrast Media
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sinus of Valsalva*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Contrast Media