Surgical Management of Left Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Presenting with Exertional Chest Pain

Abstract

Left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is a very infrequent clinical entity. Valsalva aneurysms are often asymptomatic in right and non-coronary sinuses and the diagnosis is often incidental. A left SVA which presents with exertional chest pain due to compression of left coronary system arteries is extremely rare. In this case, we present a successful surgical repair of left SVA without aortic regurgitation or myocardial infarction in a 59-year-old male patient.

Keywords:
Aortic Aneurysm; Aortic Valve Insufficiency; Myocardial Infarctation; Chest Pain; Sinus of Valsalva; Middle Aged; Male