Ruptured Noncoronary Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Presenting As Sudden Onset Heart Failure

Abstract

Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm (SOVA) is a rare congenital or acquired cardiac anomaly. SOVA can remain undiagnosed till it ruptures and can present as acute heart failure, acute coronary syndrome or cardiac tamponade [1]. The aneurysm usually involves the right coronary sinus and ruptures into the Right Atrium (RA) or Right Ventricle (RV) leading to significant left to right shunting and can subsequently cause acute heart failure. Management involves multimodality imaging to verify anatomy followed by surgical resection and repair [2].