Congenital Aneurysm of the Left Sinus of Valsalva Involving the Left Main Coronary Artery

Abstract

Successful surgical management of a case of congenital aneurysm of the left sinus of Valsalva involving the left main coronary artery has been reported. To our knowledge, this is the first report describing an unusual case of congenital aneurysm of the left sinus of Valsalva, which involves the left main coronary artery.

Keywords

left sinus of Valsalva - aneurysm - left main coronary artery - congenital

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