Literature DB >> 16825008

An unusual cause of pulmonary edema: acute rupture of noncoronary sinus of valsalva aneurysm into the left atrium.

Antonella Moreo1, Benedetta De Chiara, Giuseppe Bruschi, Giuseppe Tarelli, Marina Parolini, Francesco Mauri.   

Abstract

We present the case of a patient admitted to hospital with pulmonary edema and atrial fibrillation. The transthoracic echocardiogram showed noncoronary sinus of Valsalva aneurysm ruptured into the left atrium, with a turbulent flow directed toward the left atrium floor and the pulmonary vein, which explained the clinical presentation. Echocardiography played a crucial role in identification of the cause and correct therapeutic approach.

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Year:  2006        PMID: 16825008     DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2006.02.005

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Am Soc Echocardiogr        ISSN: 0894-7317            Impact factor:   5.251


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1.  Echocardiographic evaluation of aorta to right atrial fistula secondary to ruptured sinus of valsalva aneurysm.

Authors:  Ashley V Fritz; Kathryn S Boles; Archer Kilbourne Martin
Journal:  Ann Card Anaesth       Date:  2018 Jul-Sep
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