Acute Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction Following Device Closure of Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.

ABSTRACT: Acute cardiorespiratory distress following device closure of ruptured sinus of Valsava (RSOV) aneurysm can have a battery of differentials. We report a case of acute left ventricular dysfunction with aspiration that caused cardiorespiratory distress immediately following RSOV device closure. Supportive medical therapy led to complete recovery. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Kumar B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8853951 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature