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Echocardiographic diagnosis of multiple congenital aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva.

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: Aortic regurgitation developed in a 56 year old man with severe nephrotic syndrome. Cross sectional echocardiography showed bilateral aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva and a bicuspid aortic valve. He died of intercurrent pneumonia. Postmortem examination confirmed the presence of the congenital aneurysms.

Source: Heart

DOI: 10.1136/hrt.59.6.724

Authors: H Chamsi-Pasha, C Musgrove, R Morton

Institution: Salford Royal Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2153179797