Key result
Aortic sinus of Valsalva aneurysms simulated primary right-sided valvular heart disease, causing tricuspid incompetence in 2 patients and pulmonary outflow tract obstruction in 3 patients.
Case Report (n=5)
Aortic sinus of Valsalva aneurysms should be considered in the differential diagnosis of obscure right-sided valvular disease, as they can cause tricuspid incompetence or pulmonary outflow tract obstruction.
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May warrant inclusion in differentials for obscure right-sided valvular disease; case reports leave open prevalence and management questions.
Bulkley et al. (1975) conducted a case report in Aortic sinus of Valsalva aneurysms (n=5). Aortic sinus of Valsalva aneurysms was evaluated on Pathological findings of right-sided valve dysfunction. Aortic sinus of Valsalva aneurysms simulated primary right-sided valvular heart disease, causing tricuspid incompetence in 2 patients and pulmonary outflow tract obstruction in 3 patients.
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