From clues to clarity: multimodality imaging uncovers ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm masquerading as tricuspid valve endocarditis

From clues to clarity: multimodality imaging uncovers ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm masquerading as tricuspid valve endocarditis

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Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSOVA) is a rare but life-threatening condition that may be misdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms.We report the case of Betamax Player a 24-year-old postpartum female who presented with acute right heart failure and was initially misdiagnosed with tricuspid valve infective endocarditis.Detailed evaluation revealed RSOVA originating from the right coronary sinus with left-to-right shunting into the right ventricle.This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion and multimodal imaging for accurate diagnosis in postpartum females presenting with dyspnea, chest pain, and a continuous murmur.

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