Angiographic presentation of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm
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Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm: An uncommon presentation
BACKGROUND Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) may be congenital or acquired. They could mimic ventricular tumor symptoms and cause signs and symptoms of ventricular outflow tract obstruction. They may also involve the conduction system and cause palpitations or syncopal episodes. Both transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) serve as quick, noninvasive metho...
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عنوان ژورنال: Heart
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1355-6037
DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2006.090829