Fistula from the aortic sinus of Valsalva to the right ventricle--case report

Rev Port Cardiol. 2002 Oct;21(10):1167-71.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

The authors report a case of a 42-year-old male, with the incidental finding of a fistula from the aortic root (sinus of Valsalva) to the right ventricle in the diagnostic work-up of atypical chest pain. The images and results of the exams are presented and the therapeutic options are discussed after the final diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis*
  • Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sinus of Valsalva*
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnosis*