Successful transcatheter closure of ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm

Indian Heart J. 2002 Nov-Dec;54(6):720-2.

Abstract

We report a case in which a ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva opening into the right atrium was successfully closed transcutaneously by an Amplatzer duct occluder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Rupture / therapy*
  • Balloon Occlusion / instrumentation
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Heart Atria
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Sinus of Valsalva*