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Sinus of Valsalva
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Definition
: The dilatation of the aortic wall behind each of the cusps of the aortic valve.
aneurysm: coord IM with AORTIC ANEURYSM (IM); ruptured aneurysm of sinus: coord IM with AORTIC RUPTURE (IM)
Other names
Aortic Sinus; Valsalva Sinus; Sinus, Aortic