Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Author: Edward Verrier, MD
Institution: University of Washington
Date Reviewed: March 2014
Learning Domain: Adult Cardiac Surgery
Learning Objective: Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm in Adult
PowerPoint File: File Sinus_of_Valsalva_Aneurysm.pptx

 

Discussion Points for Conference

  • Pathophysiology of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms
  • Natural History of SV Aneurysms
  • Any relationship to Trauma
  • Risk of Endocarditis
  • Surgical Approaches to repair?
  • Interventional Approaches 

 

Learning Points

  • Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm can rupture into other chambers of the heart
  • Right sinus > Noncoronary > Left sinus
  • Risk of Endocarditis
  • Multiple repair techniques possible