Sinus of Valsalva pseudoaneurysm: an unusual cause of complete heart block
JACC. Case reports
; 14Apr. 2023. ilus
Article
in English
| CONASS, Sec. Est. Saúde SP, SESSP-IDPCPROD, Sec. Est. Saúde SP
| ID: biblio-1427644
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BR79.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT We present a case of a young man with complete atrioventricular block and aneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva penetrating the interventricular septum and causing severe aortic regurgitation. Chest trauma and inflammatory or infectious diseases are potential causes. Bentall-de Bono surgical repair was performed. Anatomopathologic analysis demonstrated fibrosis, hyalinization, and extensive myxoid material. (Level of Difficulty Beginner.).
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Brazil
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CONASS
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Sec. Est. Saúde SP
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SESSP-IDPCPROD
Main subject:
Aortic Aneurysm
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Pacemaker, Artificial
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Sinus of Valsalva
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Language:
English
Journal:
JACC. Case reports
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Invasive Cardiology Department, Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia/BR