Aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva following infective endocarditis

March 2005    Volume 12, Issue 2   Br J Cardiol 2005;12:146-8

Authors:
Analie Grimshaw, Eu Krishna Adluri, Chris J Smallpeicegénie Di Stefano, Stephen Saltissi

Aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva associated
with infective endocarditis are rare. They can
present during an episode of acute endocarditis
or as late sequelae, with or without rupture. Their
management involves repair of the annulus and closure
of the aneurysm with a Dacron patch.

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