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What is the definition of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm?

A sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SOVA) is a congenital or acquired abnormal enlargement (dilation) of the aortic root. The aorta is the largest artery and carries blood and oxygen to the heart and body. An aneurysm is a weakening and subsequent ballooning of the artery wall.

What are the symptoms of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm?

Symptoms of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (ballooning of artery wall) depend on whether the aneurysm has ruptured or not. A non-ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm may not have any symptoms but can lead to abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias); heart quivering (atrial fibrillation); aortic valve regurgitation; acute coronary syndrome; complete heart block; or a blood clot to the heart (coronary ostia occlusion). Symptoms of a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm depend on its location and can lead to difficulty breathing, chest pain, heart palpitations, cardiac murmurs, right-sided heart failure, or left atrium or ventricle blood flow abnormalities.

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What are the current treatments for Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm?

Treatment of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm usually involves open surgical repair, although some patients may be able to be treated with less-invasive transcatheter endovascular closure devices. A ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm can be fatal and is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery.

Who are the top Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Local Doctors?

Elite in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Humberto Morais

Elite in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Humberto Morais

Luanda, LUA, AO

Humberto Morais practices in Luanda, Angola. Mr. Morais and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Dysarthria.

Advanced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Lori B. Frank

Cardiology

Advanced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Lori B. Frank

Cardiology

Jefferson University Physicians

925 Chestnut St,

Philadelphia, PA

215-955-5050

Languages Spoken:

English

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Lori Frank is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frank and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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Advanced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Leonard N. Girardi

Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

Advanced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Leonard N. Girardi

Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

Weill Medical College Of Cornell

525 E 68th St,

New York, NY

212-746-5162

Experience:

36+ years

Languages Spoken:

English

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Leonard Girardi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Girardi has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).