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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 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 Transposition of the Great Arteries.

Advanced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
Dr. Michael S. Byers
Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Intensive Care Medicine
Advanced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
Dr. Michael S. Byers
Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Intensive Care Medicine

Indiana University Health Care Associates Inc

1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, 
Avon, IN 
317-944-3500
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Michael Byers is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Avon, Indiana. Dr. Byers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arrhythmias. Dr. Byers is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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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, Mezzanine, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-955-5050
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lori Frank is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frank 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, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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