Rupture of sinus of valsalva presenting with acute left ventricular failure

ABSTRACT

Rupture sinus of Valsalva is a relatively rare condition. We report a case of ruptured sinus of valsalva presenting as acute left ventricular failure. The patient underwent successful repair of ruptured sinus of valsulva with closure of fistula. During Ventriculotomy the defect was repaired using Teflon butterrressed 5/0 prolene interrupted sutures. After dramatic relief of symptoms patient was discharged on sixth postoperative day