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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?

Distinguished in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Eric M. Isselbacher

Cardiology

Distinguished in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Eric M. Isselbacher

Cardiology

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

55 Fruit St,

Boston, MA

(49.6 mi)

617-724-0287

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Eric Isselbacher is a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Isselbacher and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Isselbacher is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Franklin Schneider

Cardiology

Experienced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Franklin Schneider

Cardiology

Lifespan Physician Group Inc

593 Eddy St,

Providence, RI

(60.8 mi)

401-444-4000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Franklin Schneider is a Cardiologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Schneider and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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Dr. Philip G. Haines

Cardiology

Experienced in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Dr. Philip G. Haines

Cardiology

Lifespan Physician Group Inc

2 Dudley St,

Providence, RI

(60.9 mi)

401-444-2299

Languages Spoken:

English

Philip Haines is a Cardiologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Haines and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.