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Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is a rare cardiac abnormality. Early surgical repair is indicated to prevent complications such as heart failure, infective endocarditis, arrhythmias, and thromboembolic events. The authors report an unusual case of recurrent right atrial thrombus after the surgical repair and closure of ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.
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PMID:Recurrent right atrial thrombus after repair of ruptured sinus of valsalva aneurysm. 1172 63

Ruptured sinus of Valsalva (RSOV) is a rare disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic murmur to cardiogenic shock and death. We present the case of a young woman known with dextrocardia and pulmonary agenesia; she was diagnosed with RSOV and during follow-up, with endocarditis. Her evolution was good despite the association of severe heart conditions and the refusal of surgical intervention.
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PMID:Rupture sinus of Valsalva in a patient with dextrocardia. Case report. 2213 6