# A rare case rupture of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm in a peripheral hospital

## TL;DR

A rare case of a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm was diagnosed in a peripheral hospital using echocardiography.

## Contribution

This case highlights the importance of echocardiography in diagnosing rare cardiac conditions in non-specialized hospitals.

## Key findings

- Echocardiography identified a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm into the right ventricle.
- The case was diagnosed in a peripheral hospital, emphasizing the role of echocardiography in such settings.

## Abstract

Background: The sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is an uncommon cardiac abnormality that may be either congenital or acquired.

Case: In this case we describe a 73-year-old man who complained of acute shortness of breath. Echocardiography showed rupturing of a sinus Valsalva aneurysm into the right ventricle with ventricular septal defect/rupture diagnoses in a peripheral hospital far from a reference hospital.

Conclusion: Echocardiography can aid in distinguishing between different diagnoses and serve as a catalyst for more exploration into the underlying cause. This can enhance the likelihood of early detection of an SVA and enable the implementation of an effective management strategy.