Calcified unruptured aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva with complete heart block and aortic regurgitation. Successful repair in one case.

Abstract

A case is presented of a calcified aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva extending into the interventricular septum. Complete atrioventricular block and aortic regurgitation were associated. The patient, a 37 year old black African, was successfully operated upon by patch closure of the orifice of the aneurysm, aortic valve replacement, and permanent pacemaker insertion.