Cross-sectional imaging of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms: lessons learned

Autor: Mina F. Hanna, Nagina Malguria, Sachin S. Saboo, Kirk G. Jordan, Michael Landay, Brian B. Ghoshhajra, Suhny Abbara
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Vol 23, Iss 5, Pp 339-346 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1305-3825
1305-3612
DOI: 10.5152/dir.2017.16522
Popis: Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, dilatation of one or more of the aortic sinuses, is a rare but important aortic root defect, which can be a cause of some serious cardiac sequels. The purpose of this article is to review the etiopathogenesis, relevant anatomy, clinical manifestations, potential complications, multimodality imaging features, and management of this rare but important entity of sinus of Valsalva.
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