Abstract
Rupture of the sinus of Valsalva is an extremely rare complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Because it usually results from the retrograde extension of a dissection of the right coronary artery and may quickly spread to involve the entire aorta, it can cause life-threatening complications such as aortic dissection. If the dissection remains localized, it can resolve spontaneously in the first month. Our patient experienced a delayed rupture of the right sinus of Valsalva into the right atrium at approximately 3 months after PCI.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 388-392 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Internal Medicine |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 Dec 21 |
Keywords
- Angioplasty
- Complications
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Sinus of Valsalva
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
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Shin, S. Y., Joo, H. N., Lim, S. Y., Park, S. M., Hong, S. J., Shim, W. J., & Lim, D. S. (2009). Delayed rupture of the right sinus of valsalva into the right atrium after percutaneous coronary intervention. Korean Journal of Internal Medicine, 24(4), 388-392. https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2009.24.4.388