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Transesophageal echocardiography and aortic root injection diagnosed a large intraluminal thrombus in a normal sinus of Valsalva in a 41-year-old man presenting with myocardial infarction.
This case report highlights the utility of transoesophageal echocardiography and angiography in diagnosing a rare thrombus in a normal sinus of Valsalva, leading to successful surgical intervention.
May prompt TEE consideration in atypical young MI; single case leaves open prevalence and management standards.
A large intraluminal thrombus within an otherwise normal sinus of Valsalva was diagnosed in a 41 year old man who was investigated for myocardial infarction. The thrombus was suspected by aortic root injection, confirmed by transoesophageal echocardiography, and treated surgically.
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Christiaens et al. (1996) studied this question. Transesophageal echocardiography and aortic root injection diagnosed a large intraluminal thrombus in a normal sinus of Valsalva in a 41-year-old man presenting with myocardial infarction.
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