Amoah, A.G.B.Frimpong-Boateng, K.Baddoo, H.2013-05-222017-10-192013-05-222017-10-192000Amoah, A. G. B., Frimpong-Boateng, K., & Baddoo, H. (2000). Rupture of sinus of valsalva aneurysm: Case report. East African Medical Journal, 77(11), 627-6280012835Xhttp://197.255.68.203/handle/123456789/2791Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms are uncommon. Aortic sinus aneurysm may be complicated by endocarditis or rupture. A 26 year old native Ghanaian presented with dyspnoea, raised jugular venous pressure (JVP), tender hepatomegaly, peripheral oedema, a thrill and a continuous murmur at the upper left sternal edge. Two-dimensional dopplerechocardiography with colour flow mapping revealed a large aneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva (4cm diameter) that abutted the right ventricular out-flow tract with distortion of the pulmonary valve. Colour flow revealed left to right shunting of blood from the aortic root into the right atrium. A year later he presented with a febrile illness, weight loss, night sweats and was diagnosed as having culture negative infective endocarditis. Following a course of antibiotics, he underwent successful cardiopulmonary bypass surgery with repair of the ruptured aneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva.enArticle