Ruptured aneurysm of sinus of valsalva with ventricular septal defect: therole of transesophageal echocardiography in diagnosis

Authors
Gurgun, C Ozerkan, F Akin, M
Citation
C. Gurgun et al., Ruptured aneurysm of sinus of valsalva with ventricular septal defect: therole of transesophageal echocardiography in diagnosis, INT J CARD, 74(1), 2000, pp. 95-96
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01675273 → ACNP
Volume
74
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
95 - 96
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5273(20000612)74:1<95:RAOSOV>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
We present a case of ruptured aneurysm of sinus of valsalva (ASV) along wit h subaortic ventricular septal defect (VSD). Transesophageal echocardiograp hic examination in addition to transthoracic echocardiography provides more powerful information about ASVs and coexistent cardiac malformations. This may be additional value for the cardiac surgeon planning resection of the lesion, (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.