Faruk Buba

Faruk Buba

Nigeria

Publications
  • Case Report
    Ruptured Left Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm in a Female Nigerian Septuagenarian
    Author(s): Mohammed Abdullahi Talle, Faruk Buba, Ahmed Abulfathi and Musa Mohammed BabaMohammed Abdullahi Talle, Faruk Buba, Ahmed Abulfathi and Musa Mohammed Baba

    Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm (SVA) is a rare cardiac condition that is commonly congenital. Acquired SVA is very rare, resulting from infections affecting the aortic wall, degenerative diseases or traumatic injury to the chest. Left SVAs are usually acquired, especially when associated with rupture into the left heart. We present a case of ruptured left SVA in a female Nigerian Septuagenarian who presented with congestive cardiac failure. .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-6925.1000364

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