Key result
Sinus of Valsalva dilation is linked to heart failure, arrhythmias, angina, and sudden cardiac death.
Why the study?
Anomalies of the sinuses of Valsalva increase the risk of serious cardiovascular consequences, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death, necessitating a comprehensive analysis of their anatomical and morphological characteristics.
This literature review highlights that characterizing the morphological features of sinus of Valsalva anomalies is essential for understanding their pathogenesis and improving the diagnosis and management of associated cardiovascular complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death.
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May warrant clinical monitoring for arrhythmia and HF in sinus of Valsalva dilation; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
Aim. The aim is to analyze the available scientific data on the characteristics of changes in the anatomy of the sinuses of Valsalva in certain pathologies. Methodology. To fully and comprehensively address this goal, we searched, selected, and analyzed information in the scientific databases BioMed Central, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, Web of Science, PubMed, and the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) for the period from 2007 to 2024. Results. The most common types of anomalies leading to dilation of the sinuses of Valsalva were identified, and the hemodynamic consequences of morphological disturbances and other clinical manifestations, including arrhythmia and angina, were described. Research implications. The relevance of studying the morphological characteristics of Valsalva sinus abnormalities lies in the fact that they increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases with serious clinical consequences, including heart failure, arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, and others. A detailed understanding of sinus morphology allows specialists to better understand the pathogenesis of these anomalies and develop effective diagnostic and treatment methods. Conclusions. This study confirms the significant importance of morphological characterization of sinus of Valsalva anomalies for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The results highlight the importance of further research in this area to improve physician knowledge and improve patient quality of life.
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Maksimov et al. (2026) conducted a review in Anomalies of the sinuses of Valsalva. Anomalies of the sinuses of Valsalva was evaluated on Morphological characteristics, hemodynamic consequences, and clinical manifestations of sinus of Valsalva anomalies. Morphological characterization of sinus of Valsalva anomalies across 2007–2024 literature links sinus dilation to heart failure, arrhythmias, angina, and sudden cardiac death.
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