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Ruptured sinus valsalva aneurysm - an uncommon cause of new onset heart failure onset heart failure / Rotura de aneurisma del seno de valsalva: una causa infrecuente de insuficiencia cardíaca aguda
Gonçalves Teixeira, Pedro; Passos Silva, Marisa; Dias, Adelaide; Martins, Daniel; Braga, Pedro.
  • Gonçalves Teixeira, Pedro; Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Center. Cardiology Department. PT
  • Passos Silva, Marisa; Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Center. Cardiology Department. PT
  • Dias, Adelaide; Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Center. Cardiology Department. PT
  • Martins, Daniel; Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Center. Cardiac Surgery Department. PT
  • Braga, Pedro; Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Center. Cardiology Department. PT
Rev. chil. cardiol ; 39(3): 270-272, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388065
ABSTRACT
Abstract A young man presented to the emergency room with symptoms of recent onset heart failure. On physical examination he showed signs of right heart failure and a continuous murmur. Transesophageal echocardiography an computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis of a ruptured right sinus of Valsalva aneurysm an left to right shunt. After successful surgical repair the patient became asymptomatic, the shunt disappeared and he is well 3 months after surgery.
RESUMEN
Resumen Se presenta el caso clínico de un hombre joven que desarrolla insuficiencia cardíaca de reciente comienzo. Clínicamente lo relevante eran signos de insuficiencia cardíaca derecha y la presencia de un soplo continuo. Por ecocardiografía trans esofágica y Angio TAC, se confirmó la presencia de un aneurisma del seno de Valsalva derecho roto con cortocircuito de izquierda a derecha. Se procedió al cierre del aneurisma, confirmando se buen resultado, acompañado de una evolución asintomática 3 meses después de la intervención.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aortic Rupture / Heart Failure Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. chil. cardiol Journal subject: Cardiology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Portugal Institution/Affiliation country: Espinho Hospital Center+PT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aortic Rupture / Heart Failure Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. chil. cardiol Journal subject: Cardiology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Portugal Institution/Affiliation country: Espinho Hospital Center+PT