Rupture of sinus of Valsalva in a young laborer: A rare case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Ruptured sinus of Valsalva (RSOV) upon physical exertion is rare but should be considered in differential in young adults. Symptoms of acute heart failure, hemodynamic instability, and continuous heart murmur raises suspicion for RSOV and requires emergent surgical repair of right ventricular outflow tract.

Keywords

• physical exertion
• right coronary sinus
• rupture sinus of Valsalva
• young adults