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Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm (SOVA)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasBradycardiaDyspneaReduced Cardiac OutputShockLabile Blood PressureAvoid HypotensionAvoid Hypertension

Pathophysiology

A sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SOVA) is abnormal dilatation of the aortic root between the aortic valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, from weakness of the elastic lamina where the aortic media...

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