Lindsay et al. present an interesting case of a patient with a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm. The authors recommend the early use of imaging modalities for prompt diagnosis, as ...

A MAN whose face would swell up with he was hungover was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening heart condition. It took the patient, 33, three months to be diagnosed, with his symptoms gradual… ...

Mumbai doctors have successfully treated a 34-year-old woman, Seema Ravikanth Patil, for a rare and complex heart condition known as Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm (SOVA). The patient, diagnosed with ...

The Valsalva maneuver technique if administered correctly helps in easing out ear discomfort when it experiences pressure. It ...

Transcatheter Management of Sinus of Valsalva to Left Ventricular Fistula Resulting in Cardiogenic Shock ...

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I had one particularly awful flight where my ears wouldn’t pop for hours after landing. I didn’t realize how muffled my voice ...

In Brief Published: 15 September 2015 Arrhythmias Modified Valsalva manoeuvre increases return to sinus rhythm from supraventricular tachycardia Nature Reviews Cardiology 12, 623 (2015) Cite this ...

Medical Intelligence Archive Traumatic Aortic Regurgitation, Ventricular Septal Defect and Fistula of the Sinus of Valsalva ...

However, while this technique is generally harmless, it should be performed cautiously to avoid potential strain or injury.

A ruptured sinus of valsalva aneurysm may cause severe symptoms including heart failure, myocardial ischaemia - when the heart muscle doesn't get sufficient blood flow - or even cardiac arrest ...